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Film Set Catering for Shipley events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Shipley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering in Shipley
Film set catering in Shipley, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For stills shoots and shoots on location, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Rural locations near Shipley can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Shipley (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Room for the crew to queue
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Other occasions in Shipley
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Shipley
- Something for crew to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Shipley: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Shipley
Crews love a chip van day.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Shipley book the van for occasions like:
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
Central London is about 37 miles from Shipley.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
Common questions in Shipley
How far is Shipley from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Shipley?
Billingshurst station, about 4 miles north-west of the centre.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Update numbers if they change
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Have a back-up for special diets
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shipley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Shooting in Shipley: unit bases and access
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Across the RH13 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Shipley is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 4 miles north-west.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Church Close and School Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Shipley, we cover Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
- 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