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Film Set Catering in Chichester
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Chichester? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
A chip van near Chichester
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Film set catering in Chichester, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and crew lunches at base.
In a town like Chichester, unit bases are frequently in car parks, school grounds or yards. The van suits any of them. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Chichester (PO19, PO20, PO18, PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Chichester
Chichester is about 27 miles east of Southampton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in Chichester will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 27 miles away.
Chichester is about 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (2.7 miles north-east) and West Dean House (4.6 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
We cover shoots in every part of PO19, PO20, PO18 and PO10. That could mean a shoot at a home on St Martin's Square, Market Road and Old Market Avenue, wherever the van can park. Chichester is on the A27 and A259, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Portfield (1 mile east), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (2 miles east), Maudlin (2 miles north-east) and East Lavant (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east). Chichester is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Novium Museum (less than half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Chichester includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chichester include Central C of E Junior School (within half a mile west) and Chichester High School For Girls (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include George and Dragon Inn (under half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Chichester: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Nearby places to Chichester
Also in Chichester
What affects the price in Chichester
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Chichester
- Classic food your crew already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Chichester
How far is Chichester from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Chichester?
Chichester station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Share the base location and route
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Who books film set catering in Chichester?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
Chichester is on or near the A27 and A259, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- 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