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Film Set Catering in West Thorney
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in West Thorney. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Commercials and music videos
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in West Thorney
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Film set catering for your shoot in West Thorney
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for stills shoots and music video shoots.
Near West Thorney, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- West Thorney (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Long summer days in West Thorney, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Location catering around West Thorney
West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in West Thorney will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. West Thorney is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from West Thorney to Southampton (22 miles away).
West Thorney is roughly 59 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of West Thorney are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in PO10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We also bring the van to shoots in Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (2.4 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
West Thorney: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far is West Thorney from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
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.
Can the van come to West Thorney?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including West Thorney and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Places near West Thorney
What else we do in West Thorney
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Thorney?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. There’s 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 us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your crew already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Share the base location and route
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Used oil leaves with the van.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in West Thorney, and we will check the date and send a price.
Events we cater in West Thorney
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in West Thorney book the van for events such as:
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
For cast and crew travelling by train, Southbourne station, about 2.2 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- 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