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Film and TV set catering in Offington, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Offington and the surrounding area.
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
- Wrap celebrations
Planning an event in Offington?
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
About our film set catering in Offington
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and event crews.
Near Offington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Offington (BN14, BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Offington
Offington is about 1 mile north-east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Bookings in Offington come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Offington to Brighton (11 miles away).
Within reach of Offington are historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor (3.6 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is West Worthing station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. The coast is within about 2 miles of Offington, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in BN14 and BN13 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Rogate Road, Warren Road and Hall Avenue, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A24 and A27 close by, Offington is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover shoots in Salvington (1 mile west), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Worthing (1 mile south-west), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and Sompting (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
A little further out are Old Castle (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.6 miles south). Open spaces near Offington include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Nearby schools include Thomas A Becket First School (0.6 miles south-west) and Durrington High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Thomas a Becket pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Offington 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.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree how the base is left
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Perfect for your shoot in Offington
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
Central London is about 48 miles from Offington, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Offington. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Offington and the whole of West Sussex
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Offington questions
Can the van park in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
How far is Offington from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you come to Offington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Offington is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Also near Offington
More for events in Offington
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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