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Film Set Catering in Washington
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 Washington.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering in Washington
How our film set catering works in Washington
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. For end-of-shoot parties and seaside and period locations, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Washington can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Washington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Washington
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Washington and across West Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Share the base location and route
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Flag any coeliac crew
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A dining area at base helps.
Places near Washington
Other occasions in Washington
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Shooting in Washington: unit bases and access
Washington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. For a shoot in Washington, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Washington. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Washington is roughly 43 miles from central London. Washington is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in RH20, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as London Road, The Street and Chanctonbury Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Washington, we cover Rock (1 mile north), Sullington (1 mile west), Heath Common (2 miles north-west), Storrington (2 miles north-west) and Warminghurst (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Washington include Chanctonbury Hill.
- Schools near Washington include Windlesham House School (1.2 miles south-west) and Rydon Community College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Frankland Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Washington
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside and period locations
Nearby historic houses include Parham House (3.9 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Washington? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Winter shoots near Washington chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Washington? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Common questions in Washington
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Washington close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
- 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