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Film Set Catering in West Burton
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in West Burton and across West Sussex.
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering for West Burton events
How our film set catering works in West Burton
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Whether it’s location filming and wrap celebrations, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near West Burton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- West Burton (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Towns and villages near West Burton
Other occasions in West Burton
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access checked by locations
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in West Burton
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
West Burton questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is West Burton from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Occasions we serve in West Burton
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in West Burton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Within reach of West Burton are historic houses such as Bignor Roman Villa (0.8 miles north-west) and Parham House (3.7 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, West Burton has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in West Burton. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why West Burton hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your crew already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Location catering around West Burton
West Burton is about 6 miles west of Storrington, in West Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in West Burton will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. West Burton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from West Burton to Brighton (20 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Amberley station, about 2.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Central London is about 45 miles from West Burton, within easy reach for London-based crews. West Burton is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RH20, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside West Burton, we also cover Bury (1 mile south-east), Watersfield (1 mile north-east), Amberley (2 miles east), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
- Schools near West Burton include Dorset House School (1.2 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
- 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