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Film Set Catering for Steyning events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Steyning and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Music video shoots
Planning an event in Steyning?
Film set catering in Steyning, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include crew lunches at base and seaside shoots, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a location shoot near Steyning, base might be in a field or farmyard. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Steyning (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Light in Steyning lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
How to get a price
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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Towns and villages near Steyning
Other occasions in Steyning
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Steyning, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Steyning for film and TV crews
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For shoots in Steyning, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Lancing station, about 4.1 miles south, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 5 miles of Steyning, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in BN44 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Steyning we cover include Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Steyning Museum (within half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Steyning Grammar School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms (within half a mile north)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Steyning hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Common questions in Steyning
What’s the nearest station to Steyning?
Lancing station, about 4.1 miles south of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
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.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you come to Steyning?
We do. We serve events in Steyning and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Perfect for your shoot in Steyning
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Steyning:
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
Central London is about 44 miles from Steyning, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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