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Film and TV set catering in Slindon Common, West Sussex
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Slindon Common. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
Planning an event in Slindon Common?
About our film set catering in Slindon Common
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. For seaside and period locations and photo shoots, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Slindon Common, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Slindon Common (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Towns and villages near Slindon Common
Other occasions in Slindon Common
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Space in front of the hatch
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. On a winter shoot near Slindon Common, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Slindon Common questions
What’s the nearest station to Slindon Common?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Slindon Common for film and TV crews
Slindon Common is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Slindon Common as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Slindon Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Slindon Common to Brighton (22 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Slindon Common are Bignor Roman Villa (4.6 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.1 miles south. Slindon Common is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Slindon Common, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in BN18, we just need to know where the van can park. From Sunnybox Lane, Bridle Lane and Shellbridge Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Slindon (1 mile north-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Binsted (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Fontwell (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel Castle (3 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Spur Public House (less than half a mile north)
Why choose film set catering in Slindon Common?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Slindon Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
Central London is about 50 miles from Slindon Common.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
Why choose a fish and chip van in Slindon Common?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Slindon Common
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Slindon Common and the whole of West Sussex
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Share the base location and route
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A dining area at base helps.
- 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