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Film and TV set catering in Walberton, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Walberton.
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Walberton
Who books film set catering in Walberton?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Whatever the occasion in Walberton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
Film set catering in Walberton, fried fresh
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. Typical bookings include location filming and seaside shoots, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Walberton, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Walberton (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Walberton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Walberton
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your crew already know
- All the chip-shop extras
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Light in Walberton lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Walberton, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Walberton
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
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, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Planning a shoot in Walberton
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For a shoot in Walberton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Walberton. Walberton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Central London is about 51 miles from Walberton, within easy reach for London-based crews. Walberton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in BN18 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a shoot on streets such as The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles south-west)
FAQs for Walberton
Is Walberton close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
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Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Flag any coeliac crew
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Walberton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use 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