West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Watersfield events
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 Watersfield.
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering in Watersfield
Film set catering in Watersfield, cooked to order
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater location shoots and wrap parties.
Near Watersfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Watersfield (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Watersfield
Watersfield is about 8 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Watersfield or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Watersfield to Brighton (20 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Watersfield are Bignor Roman Villa (1.8 miles west) and Old Place Manor (2.7 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Watersfield is about 44 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Watersfield, so check vehicle rules with locations.
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, Chapel Close and River Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Coldwaltham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north), West Burton (1 mile south-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Bury (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (2.5 miles south) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Watersfield includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Nearby schools include St James' CofE Primary School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Labouring Man pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Events we cater in Watersfield
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Watersfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
For crew arriving by train, Pulborough station, about 2.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
What affects the price in Watersfield
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Watersfield, and we will check the date and send a price.
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Winter shoots near Watersfield chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, tell us 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Watersfield
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Share the base location and route
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
Questions from Watersfield
Is Watersfield close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Watersfield?
Pulborough station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap 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.
Where the van can park in Watersfield
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Watersfield
Other occasions in Watersfield
- 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