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Film Set Catering for West Ashling events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in West Ashling. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
Film set catering for West Ashling events
Film set catering for your shoot in West Ashling
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for event crews and stills shoots.
Near West Ashling, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- West Ashling (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in West Ashling. There is 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover West Ashling and the whole of West Sussex
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
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.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
West Ashling questions
Is West Ashling close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is West Ashling too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van come to West Ashling?
We do. West Ashling is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Nearby places to West Ashling
More for events in West Ashling
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Daylight is short on winter shoots near West Ashling: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in West Ashling
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
West Ashling for film and TV crews
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For shoots in West Ashling, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. West Ashling is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to West Ashling are West Dean House (4.6 miles north-east) and Goodwood House (4.8 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.2 miles south. West Ashling is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in PO18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to West Ashling we cover include East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
Why choose film set catering in West Ashling?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
Central London is about 55 miles from West Ashling.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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