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Film and TV set catering in Lodsworth, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Lodsworth and the surrounding area.
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap parties
Book the van in Lodsworth
Film set catering in Lodsworth, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for wrap celebrations and lunch at the unit base.
Near Lodsworth, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Lodsworth
How far is Lodsworth from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Crew catering near Lodsworth
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. From the centre of Lodsworth to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Lodsworth is roughly 43 miles from central London. Lodsworth is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over GU28. Your shoot could be at a house on The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Lodsworth, we also cover Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Graffham Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hollist Arms Public House (within half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Lodsworth
What else we do in Lodsworth
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, Lodsworth has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Why choose film set catering in Lodsworth?
It lifts the crew.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
Within reach of Lodsworth are historic houses such as Cowdray House (2.4 miles south-west) and Petworth House (3.2 miles east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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