West Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Lickfold, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Lickfold.
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near Lickfold
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, Lickfold has light until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU28 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Film set catering in Lickfold, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Typical bookings include lunch at the unit base and crew treats on long shoot days, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Lickfold can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Lickfold
How far is Lickfold from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Lickfold?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Shooting in Lickfold: unit bases and access
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. From the centre of Lickfold to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Lickfold is about 41 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Haslemere station is about 4.7 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Lickfold, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in GU28, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Lickfold we cover include Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Lickfold include Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
- Local facilities include North Ambersham (1.6 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Lickfold? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your shoot in Lickfold
It’s ideal for short jobs.
These are some of the bookings we take around Lickfold:
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Historic houses near Lickfold include Cowdray House (3.4 miles south-west) and Petworth House (4 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Lickfold
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Lickfold and across West Sussex
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Share the base location and route
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree how the base is left
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Nearby places to Lickfold
Other occasions in Lickfold
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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