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Film and TV set catering in River, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in River and the surrounding area.
- Event crews
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in River
Film set catering in River, 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. We’re often asked to cater unit base lunches and wrap celebrations, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like River, tracks and soft ground need checking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- River (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in River. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in River
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in River
It works in any weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
Central London is about 42 miles from River, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in River? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
More for events in River
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, River has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in River
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’ll follow the site rules.
How far is River from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you cover River?
Yes, we do. We serve events in River and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Location catering around River
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. People in River book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. River is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Within reach of River are historic houses such as Petworth House (2.4 miles east) and Cowdray House (3.1 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. River is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in GU28, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Close by, we cover shoots in Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). The countryside around River includes Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Local pubs include The Hollist Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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