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Film and TV set catering in Petworth, West Sussex
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Petworth. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering in Petworth
Film set catering in Petworth, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for location filming and commercials and music videos.
Near Petworth, check tracks and ground for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Petworth (GU28)
- 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
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Petworth
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
There is 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.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Petworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Location catering around Petworth
Petworth is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your shoot in Petworth, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Petworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Petworth to Guildford (18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Petworth House (within half a mile north) and Bignor Roman Villa (4.3 miles south). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, Pulborough station is about 4.4 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Petworth, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in GU28, we can bring the van to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Station Road, Back Lane and Rosemary Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A272 and A283 close by, Petworth is easy for us to reach for your shoot. Close by, we cover shoots in Hampers Green (1 mile north), Haslingbourne (1 mile south-east), Tillington (1 mile west), Rotherbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upperton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (2.6 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find The Mens.
- Local pubs include The Old Square Tavern (within half a mile north)
For event organisers in Petworth
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Towns and villages near Petworth
Also in Petworth
Petworth questions
How far is Petworth from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Petworth?
Pulborough station, about 4.4 miles south-east of the centre.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Petworth?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The location’s agreement
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Light in Petworth lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Petworth, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send the unit base address and directions
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Petworth and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at how we price 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