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Film and TV set catering in West Marden, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in West Marden and across West Sussex.
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
Book the van in West Marden
Film set catering in West Marden, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for fashion shoots on location and wrap celebrations.
Near West Marden, check tracks and ground for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- West Marden (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in West Marden
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
West Marden questions
Is West Marden too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to West Marden?
Rowlands Castle station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Crew catering near West Marden
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. Across the PO18 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. West Marden is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Rowlands Castle station, about 2.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station. West Marden is about 53 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of West Marden, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Other places close to West Marden we cover include Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around West Marden includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.8 miles north)
Why choose film set catering in West Marden?
Crews love a chip van day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in West Marden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Unit base lunches
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Ad shoots
- Location filming
Among the historic houses close to West Marden are Uppark (2.6 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there is a minimum
Towns and villages near West Marden
What else we do in West Marden
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why West Marden hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Marden? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot in West Marden. On a winter shoot near West Marden, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Let us know about coeliac disease
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
- 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