West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Upper Beeding
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Upper Beeding.
- Seaside shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
A chip van near Upper Beeding
FAQs for Upper Beeding
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.
Is Upper Beeding close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
About our film set catering in Upper Beeding
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. For treat days on a long shoot and music video shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a shoot in a place like Upper Beeding, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Upper Beeding (BN44)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upper Beeding? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Towns and villages near Upper Beeding
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Shooting in Upper Beeding: unit bases and access
Upper Beeding is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For a shoot in Upper Beeding, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Upper Beeding. Upper Beeding is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
Within reach of Upper Beeding are historic houses such as Portslade Manor (4.6 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Upper Beeding is about 43 miles from central London. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN44. From High Street, Monks Walk and Hyde Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Bramber (1 mile west), Botolphs (1 mile south-west), Steyning (1 mile west), Sompting (4 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Southlands Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Upper Beeding includes Truleigh Hill and Mill Hill.
- Local schools include Steyning Grammar School (1.4 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in Upper Beeding
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
- Stills shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Shoreham-By-Sea station is about 3.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
What affects the price in Upper Beeding
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Upper Beeding
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Upper Beeding is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
- 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