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Film and TV set catering in Portslade, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Portslade and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
- Outside broadcasts
Book the van in Portslade
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Film set catering in Portslade, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater period dramas on location and fashion shoots on location.
Around Portslade, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
Planning a shoot in Portslade
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. For a shoot in Portslade, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Fishersgate station is about 0.7 miles away. The A293 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Portslade. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Portslade, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in BN41, BN3 and BN42, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Portslade include the A293, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include King's School (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mill House (under half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. 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
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
The process
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. Winter shoots near Portslade chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Perfect for your shoot in Portslade
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Portslade and West Sussex:
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Historic houses near Portslade include Portslade Manor (under half a mile south-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.9 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Portslade
Is Portslade close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you come to Portslade?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Portslade and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Portslade?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
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Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What the van needs
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:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Why choose a fish and chip van in Portslade?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Portslade hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
See how we price and the cost guide.
- 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