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Film Set Catering in West Chiltington

Film set catering in West Chiltington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.

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Film set catering for West Chiltington events

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How our film set catering works in West Chiltington

Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. Whether it is location filming and photo shoots, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.

Rural locations near West Chiltington can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.

Area: West Chiltington (RH20)
Area hub: West Sussex
On the menu: Fish and chips, sausages, pies
Sides: Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
Quotes: Ask us for a quote
Updated: 24 October 2026

Planning for dietary needs

We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:

Send final numbers the day before
Agree the waste plan with locations
Have a back-up for special diets
Collect diets and allergies with crew details

Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.

A dining area at base helps.

The menu, dish by dish

Gravy

In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.

Cod and chips

Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.

What affects the price in West Chiltington

The price comes down to a few factors:

How many people are eating
How easy the site is to reach
The date and time of year
Any minimum charge

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.

Details that help

You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:

Roughly how many people, including children
Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The date and time of the event
A picture of where the van would go

Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.

A chip van compared with other options

A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.

What you get with us

Fried fresh, not kept warm
Quick service from the hatch
The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Bookings across West Sussex, including West Chiltington

Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.

Common questions in West Chiltington

Is West Chiltington close to London?

Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.

Can the van go 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 work to whatever the site needs.

Where can the van park?

Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.

What’s on the menu?

Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.

Can you work to the call sheet?

Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.

Do you do anything other than fish?

There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.

How long will the queue be?

That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.

Do you need power or water?

Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.

What happens on the day

Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In December, daylight in West Chiltington ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.

We start with a few details about your shoot.
We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.

Preparing for the day

Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Share the timings for the day
Have a level parking spot ready

Ask for a quote

Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.

Tell us about your event

Related guides

Film set catering: a guide for productions

Occasions we serve in West Chiltington

It’s ideal for short jobs.

Here are some of the occasions we serve in West Chiltington and West Sussex:

Seaside and period locations
Outside broadcasts
Unit base lunches
Music video shoots

Among the historic houses close to West Chiltington are Old Place Manor (2.8 miles west) and Parham House (3.2 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.

What to look for in a quote

What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Whether travel is included
A clear list of what’s included
The deadline for final numbers

15 questions to ask before booking

Should I sort the food myself?

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.

Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.

Crew catering near West Chiltington

West Chiltington is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your shoot in West Chiltington, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from West Chiltington to Brighton (16 miles away).

Central London is about 41 miles from West Chiltington, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 3 miles west. West Chiltington is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.

Here we cover the RH20 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Pond Rise, Church Street and Castle Rise; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside West Chiltington, we cover West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-west), Nutbourne (1 mile west), Thakeham (1 mile south-east), Abingworth (1 mile south-east) and Marehill (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).