West Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Wiston, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Wiston and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
Film set catering for Wiston events
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
How our film set catering works in Wiston
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. Typical bookings include crew lunches at base and location filming, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Wiston, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Wiston (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Wiston
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Shooting in Wiston: unit bases and access
Wiston is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Wiston or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Wiston is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Wiston, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the BN44 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Hole Street, Water Lane and Spithandle Lane, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Wiston, we cover Ashington (1 mile north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (3 miles north), Partridge Green (4 miles north-east) and Broomer's Corner (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Steyning Museum (2.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, Wiston has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Wiston
What else we do in Wiston
FAQs for Wiston
Do you come 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.
Is Wiston too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Who books film set catering in Wiston?
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
In Wiston and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
Wiston is roughly 42 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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