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Film Set Catering in Old Shoreham
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Old Shoreham.
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering in Old Shoreham
Where the van can park in Old Shoreham
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear route to base
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
How our film set catering works in Old Shoreham
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. Typical bookings include music video shoots and location filming, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Old Shoreham can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Long summer days in Old Shoreham, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Old Shoreham, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
Events we cater in Old Shoreham
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Whatever the occasion in Old Shoreham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
Old Shoreham is about 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
Old Shoreham: your questions answered
Is Old Shoreham close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Old Shoreham?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Old Shoreham
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Also near Old Shoreham
More for events in Old Shoreham
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Shooting in Old Shoreham: unit bases and access
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Old Shoreham is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Old Shoreham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Old Shoreham include Portslade Manor (3.1 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. The coast is within about a mile of Old Shoreham, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We serve shoots across the BN43 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Old Shoreham includes Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Old Shoreham include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Amsterdam pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- 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