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Film Set Catering in Lower Horncroft
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Lower Horncroft and across West Sussex.
- Period dramas on location
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
A chip van near Lower Horncroft
Lower Horncroft: your questions answered
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 will follow the site rules.
Is Lower Horncroft too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you come to Lower Horncroft?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Lower Horncroft is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
About our film set catering in Lower Horncroft
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for period dramas on location and music video shoots.
Rural locations near Lower Horncroft can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Lower Horncroft (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lower Horncroft
Also in Lower Horncroft
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in Lower Horncroft lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Location catering around Lower Horncroft
Lower Horncroft is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Around Lower Horncroft, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Lower Horncroft to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Pulborough station, about 2.3 miles east, is the nearest station. Lower Horncroft is about 43 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Lower Horncroft, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of RH20 and the streets around it. Other places close to Lower Horncroft we cover include Coates (1 mile west), Fittleworth (1 mile north), Watersfield (1 mile south), Coldwaltham (1 mile south-east) and Bedham (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (0.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Schools near Lower Horncroft include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Hotel (0.5 miles north)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Update numbers if they change
Used oil leaves with the van.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lower Horncroft?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
- 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