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Film and TV set catering in Poling, West Sussex
Film set catering in Poling: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
A chip van near Poling
Film set catering in Poling, cooked to order
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. We’re frequently asked to cater location shoots and wrap celebrations, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Poling can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Poling (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Poling. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
Places near Poling
Other occasions in Poling
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. On a winter shoot near Poling, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Poling, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Location catering around Poling
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN18, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Poling is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Arundel station, about 1.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Poling is roughly 49 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Poling is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to shoots in Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Poling questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Poling?
The closest is Arundel station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
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 will take it from there.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send final numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A clear route to base
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Poling
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Perfect for your shoot in Poling
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
In Poling and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
Historic houses near Poling include Ecclesden Manor (2 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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