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Film Set Catering for Southbourne events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Southbourne.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Southbourne
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Southbourne is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Film set catering in Southbourne, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater location shoots and unit base lunches.
Around Southbourne, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Southbourne (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Access checked by locations
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Southbourne hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Southbourne and the whole of West Sussex
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
What affects the price in Southbourne
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Southbourne
Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We cover Southbourne as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Within reach of Southbourne are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Southbourne is about 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across PO10. That could mean a shoot at a home on Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Southbourne includes Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Traveller's Joy Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Southbourne? 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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Southbourne: your questions answered
Could you trade in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van come to Southbourne?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Southbourne. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Update numbers if they change
- Name a contact in the production office
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Put allergy details in writing
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Nearby places to Southbourne
More for events in Southbourne
- 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