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Film and TV set catering in Oving, West Sussex
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 Oving.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Oving
How our film set catering works in Oving
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater seaside and period locations and crew lunches at base.
Near Oving, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Oving (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Oving
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Why choose film set catering in Oving?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Oving and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Oving
Can you serve near the sea around Oving?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Oving close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Oving?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Access checked by locations
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Planning a shoot in Oving
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings in Oving come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Oving is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Oving to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (2.4 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Oving is about 53 miles from central London. The coast is within about 5 miles of Oving, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in PO20, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Local schools include Tangmere Primary Academy (1.2 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.4 miles west)
Nearby places to Oving
Other occasions in Oving
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Oving: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Oving
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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