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Film and TV set catering in Minsted, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Minsted.
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Photo shoots
Film set catering for Minsted events
Film set catering in Minsted, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. For period dramas on location and wrap parties, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Minsted, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Minsted (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In December, daylight in Minsted ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Minsted, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Crew catering near Minsted
Minsted is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Wherever your shoot is in the GU29 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. Minsted is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Minsted to Guildford (20 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Minsted are Cowdray House (2.1 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Minsted, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in GU29, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Andrews Lane and Minsted Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Stedham (1 mile north-east), Bepton Common (1 mile east), Iping (1 mile north), Woolbeding (1 mile north-east) and Midhurst (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (11 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (15 miles east) and Portfield (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.8 miles east). Open spaces near Minsted include Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Local schools include Midhurst Rother College (2 miles east)
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Occasions we serve in Minsted
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
Minsted is about 46 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Minsted? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Minsted questions
Is Minsted too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Minsted close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Level, firm ground at base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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Also in Minsted
- 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