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Film and TV set catering in Lurgashall, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Lurgashall.
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Lurgashall?
Shooting in Lurgashall: unit bases and access
Lurgashall is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. People in Lurgashall book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Lurgashall to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Lurgashall are Petworth House (3.9 miles south-east) and Cowdray House (4.3 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Lurgashall is about 41 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Lurgashall, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the GU28 postcode area and the streets around it. For shoots just outside Lurgashall, we cover Lickfold (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles north-east), Ebernoe (2 miles east), Lodsworth (2 miles south) and Ansteadbrook (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles east), Chichester (14 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Portfield (14 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include North Ambersham (1.8 miles north-west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lurgashall include Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
Film set catering in Lurgashall, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater lunch at the unit base and outside broadcasts.
Rural locations near Lurgashall 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.
- Where
- Lurgashall (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Lurgashall
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Questions from Lurgashall
Do you come out to small places like Lurgashall?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Lurgashall?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm numbers the day before
Used oil leaves with the van.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Light in Lurgashall lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Lurgashall? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access checked by locations
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Lurgashall
What else we do in Lurgashall
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Lurgashall hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Lurgashall and across West Sussex
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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