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Film Set Catering in Maudlin
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Maudlin and across West Sussex.
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Maudlin events
Planning a shoot in Maudlin
Maudlin is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings in Maudlin come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Maudlin is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Chichester station is about 2.1 miles away. Within reach of Maudlin are historic houses such as Goodwood House (1.5 miles north) and West Dean House (4.1 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The coast is within about 6 miles of Maudlin, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in PO18, we can bring the van to you. From Augustus Way, Vespasian Close and Stane Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Westhampnett (1 mile west), Shopwyke (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-east) and Waterbeach (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Westbourne House School (0.6 miles south) and Chichester High School For Girls (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Film set catering for your shoot in Maudlin
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. Whether it’s live events and broadcasts and commercials and music videos, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Maudlin, check tracks and ground for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Maudlin (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Update numbers if they change
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Common questions in Maudlin
How far is Maudlin from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around Maudlin?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Towns and villages near Maudlin
Other occasions in Maudlin
For event organisers in Maudlin
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Perfect for your shoot in Maudlin
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
In Maudlin and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Photo shoots
Central London is about 53 miles from Maudlin.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot. In December, daylight in Maudlin ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Maudlin
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Maudlin
- 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