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Film Set Catering in Kingston by Sea
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Kingston by Sea.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Kingston by Sea
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Film set catering in Kingston by Sea, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for treat days on a long shoot and end-of-shoot parties.
For a location shoot near Kingston by Sea, base might be in a field or farmyard. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Events in Kingston by Sea and across West Sussex
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Kingston by Sea for film and TV crews
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. From the centre of Kingston by Sea to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Kingston by Sea is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van.
Kingston by Sea is roughly 46 miles from central London. Kingston by Sea is on or near the A270, good for unit base access. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Kingston by Sea, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in BN42 and BN43, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A270 close by, Kingston by Sea is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Close by, we cover shoots in Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
A little further out are British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Local schools include Shoreham Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Update numbers if they change
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Kingston by Sea? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Kingston by Sea?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside shoots
Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (1 mile east) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Kingston by Sea is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Kingston by Sea: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Kingston by Sea?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Could you trade in Benfield Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Nearby places to Kingston by Sea
Other occasions in Kingston by Sea
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch