West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Lyminster
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Lyminster.
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Lyminster?
Film set catering in Lyminster, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Whether it is location filming and period dramas on location, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Lyminster, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Lyminster is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Lyminster
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Lyminster, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Occasions we serve in Lyminster
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Lyminster:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
Lyminster is about 50 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Agree the waste plan with locations
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Location catering around Lyminster
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Lyminster is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Lyminster to Brighton (18 miles away).
Historic houses near Lyminster include Ecclesden Manor (3.3 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, Arundel station is about 1.3 miles away. Lyminster is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Lyminster, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in BN17, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Lyminster, we also cover Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Lyminster includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Lyminster include The Littlehampton Academy (1.1 miles south-east) and Littlehampton College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The 6 Bells Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Questions from Lyminster
What’s the nearest station to Lyminster?
The closest is Arundel station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
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.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
- 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