West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Southwater
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Southwater and West Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
A chip van near Southwater
Film set catering in Southwater, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Typical bookings include period dramas on location and crew treats on long shoot days, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Southwater, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Southwater (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Southwater
- Events in Southwater and across West Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Southwater?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
Southwater is about 34 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
Questions from Southwater
What’s the nearest station to Southwater?
Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Southwater close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear route to base
- Level, firm ground at base
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In December, daylight in Southwater ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Southwater? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a shoot in Southwater
Southwater is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. For shoots in Southwater, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Southwater. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Anywhere in RH13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Station Road, Walmer Close and Pevensey Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Tower Hill (2 miles north), Nuthurst (2 miles east), Brooks Green (2 miles west), Barns Green (2 miles west) and Maplehurst (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Southwater include Knepp Wildland.
- Schools near Southwater include The Doyle School of Design and Technology (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lintot pub (within half a mile west)
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Southwater? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups 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