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Film Set Catering in Lordington
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Lordington and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
A chip van near Lordington
Film set catering in Lordington, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and crew lunches at base.
Rural locations near Lordington can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Lordington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Lordington?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Lordington, people book us for events such as:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Southbourne station, roughly 2.5 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Also near Lordington
Also in Lordington
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Long summer days in Lordington, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Lordington
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for crew to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Location catering around Lordington
Lordington is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Around Lordington, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Lordington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Lordington to Southampton (22 miles away).
Lordington is about 55 miles from central London. Historic houses near Lordington include Warblington Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Uppark (4.8 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Lordington, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Lordington, we also cover Racton (1 mile south), Walderton (1 mile north-east), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Emsworth Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lordington include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Walderton Down.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Lordington? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What affects the price in Lordington
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Update numbers if they change
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Lordington questions
Can the van park in Stansted Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Lordington?
The closest is Southbourne station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you cover Lordington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lordington and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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