West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Tangmere
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Tangmere.
- Music video shoots
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering for Tangmere events
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
About our film set catering in Tangmere
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for location filming and wrap parties.
For a location shoot near Tangmere, base might be in a field or farmyard. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Light near the van if needed
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Shooting in Tangmere: unit bases and access
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Tangmere as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Tangmere is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Historic houses near Tangmere include Goodwood House (1.8 miles north-west) and West Dean House (4.6 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in PO20 and PO18, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Tangmere we cover include Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Tangmere include Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Westbourne House School (1.3 miles south-west) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles east)
For event organisers in Tangmere
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Tangmere? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Tangmere
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.
How far is Tangmere from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Towns and villages near Tangmere
Other occasions in Tangmere
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Send allergies to us in writing
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Tangmere. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Tangmere
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Tangmere and across West Sussex
- A van that becomes part of the event
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In December, daylight in Tangmere ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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