West Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Lumley, West Sussex
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Lumley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Music video shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering in Lumley
About our film set catering in Lumley
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are frequently asked to cater seaside and period locations and location filming, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Lumley, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Lumley (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
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, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Places near Lumley
What else we do in Lumley
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew normally gather round the hatch once service starts. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Lumley: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Lumley
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Location catering around Lumley
Lumley is about 1 mile east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Lumley is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Lumley is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lumley to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Emsworth station serves Lumley directly. Lumley is about 58 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across PO10 and the streets around it. Local streets include Lumley Road and Northlands Park; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Emsworth (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north), Southbourne (1 mile east), Woodmancote (1 mile north-east) and Denvilles (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (within half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Lord Raglan P.H. Pub (less than half a mile south)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Lumley
Do you come out to small places like Lumley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve near the sea around Lumley?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van come to Lumley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lumley is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why choose film set catering in Lumley?
It is self-contained.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Lumley, people book us for occasions like:
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Treat days on a long shoot
Historic houses near Lumley include Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear route to base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Level, firm ground at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for special diets
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
- 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