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Film Set Catering for Tillington events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Tillington. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
A chip van near Tillington
About our film set catering in Tillington
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Whether it is unit base lunches and crew morale days, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Tillington can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Tillington (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose film set catering in Tillington?
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Tillington, people book us for events such as:
- Period dramas on location
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Among the historic houses close to Tillington are Petworth House (0.8 miles east) and Cowdray House (4.4 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
Planning a shoot in Tillington
Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Shoots in Tillington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Tillington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Tillington is roughly 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Tillington is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over GU28. Your shoot could be at a house on Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Tillington we cover include Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Tillington include Graffham Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Square Tavern (0.9 miles east)
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Also near Tillington
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Questions from Tillington
Is Tillington too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan bins and waste at base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
For event organisers in Tillington
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your crew already know
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, daylight in Tillington ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Tillington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
What affects the price in Tillington
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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