West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Poynings
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Poynings.
- Period dramas on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
Book the van in Poynings
About our film set catering in Poynings
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Whether it’s event crews and shoots on location, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Poynings, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Poynings (BN45)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Poynings?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Central London is about 42 miles from Poynings.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
What affects the price in Poynings
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Location catering around Poynings
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. From the centre of Poynings to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Historic houses near Poynings include Portslade Manor (3.7 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4.5 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Poynings is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Poynings, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in BN45, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Local streets include The Street and Cora's Walk; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Poynings, we also cover Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Poynings includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (under half a mile south)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your crew already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send final numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Poynings: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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FAQs for Poynings
What’s the nearest station to Poynings?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Is Poynings 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.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
- 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