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Film Set Catering for Shermanbury events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Shermanbury.
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Shermanbury
Film set catering in Shermanbury, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it’s music video shoots and seaside and period locations, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Shermanbury can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Shermanbury (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Shermanbury. On a winter shoot near Shermanbury, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Shermanbury?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shermanbury and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Location filming
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside and period locations
- Commercials and music videos
Central London is about 38 miles from Shermanbury, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Update numbers if they change
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Towns and villages near Shermanbury
Other occasions in Shermanbury
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A clear route to base
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Planning a shoot in Shermanbury
Shermanbury is about 7 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bookings in Shermanbury come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Shermanbury is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Shermanbury is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Knapp Drive, Brighton Road and Partridge Green Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Shermanbury, we also cover Kent Street (2 miles north-east), Cowfold (2 miles north), Wineham (2 miles east), Henfield (2 miles south) and Blackstone (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (5.2 miles east). The countryside around Shermanbury includes Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Common questions in Shermanbury
Is Shermanbury too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Shermanbury close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you come to Shermanbury?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Shermanbury and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
- 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