West Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Westbourne, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Westbourne.
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Westbourne events
Film set catering for your shoot in Westbourne
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We’re often asked to cater wrap celebrations and photo shoots, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Westbourne, 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.
- Where
- Westbourne (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Westbourne
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Shooting in Westbourne: unit bases and access
Westbourne is about 3 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Westbourne and nearby villages. Westbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Westbourne is roughly 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Emsworth station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Westbourne is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the PO10 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on The Square, Church Road and Crockford Road, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Westbourne, we cover Lumley (1 mile south), Woodmancote (1 mile east), Emsworth (1 mile south-west), Southbourne (1 mile south-east) and Denvilles (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Westbourne includes Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Good Intent Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Westbourne
Is Westbourne close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Westbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you come to Westbourne?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Westbourne. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Who books film set catering in Westbourne?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
These are some of the bookings we take around Westbourne:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
- Lunch at the unit base
Historic houses near Westbourne include Warblington Castle (2.2 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The process
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Westbourne is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Contact us 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Westbourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Have a back-up for special diets
Used oil leaves with the van.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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