West Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Woodmancote, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Woodmancote.
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in Woodmancote
How our film set catering works in Woodmancote
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater treat days on a long shoot and fashion shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like Woodmancote, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Woodmancote (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Towns and villages near Woodmancote
Also in Woodmancote
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Shooting in Woodmancote: unit bases and access
Woodmancote is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Shoots in Woodmancote are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Woodmancote is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Southbourne station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Woodmancote are Warblington Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Woodmancote, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in PO10, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on South Lane, Duffield Lane and Woodmancote Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Woodmancote, we cover Westbourne (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile south), Lumley (1 mile south-west), Emsworth (2 miles south-west) and Denvilles (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Warblington Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Woodmancote include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Local schools include Westbourne Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Stag's Head Public House (0.9 miles west)
Events we cater in Woodmancote
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Woodmancote and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
Woodmancote is about 56 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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’s crisp.
Woodmancote: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Woodmancote?
The closest is Southbourne station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How far is Woodmancote from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Woodmancote?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Woodmancote? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In December, daylight in Woodmancote ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your crew already know
- 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