West Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Plaistow, West Sussex
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Plaistow. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering in Plaistow
Film set catering for your shoot in Plaistow
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. For shoots on location and crew treats on long shoot days, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Plaistow, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Plaistow (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send final numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Plaistow hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Plaistow
How far is Plaistow from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Plaistow too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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 from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Perfect for your shoot in Plaistow
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Plaistow is roughly 36 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Shooting in Plaistow: unit bases and access
Plaistow is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in Plaistow will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Plaistow to Guildford (12 miles away).
Plaistow is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in RH14 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on The Street, Loxwood Road and Oakfield or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Plaistow, we also cover Durfold Wood (1 mile north-west), Ifold (1 mile east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south), Loxwood (2 miles east) and Kirdford (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (10 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. On a winter shoot near Plaistow, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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- 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