West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Albourne events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Albourne and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Albourne
Film set catering in Albourne, cooked to order
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot parties and stills shoots, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Albourne, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Albourne (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Albourne
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
Planning a shoot in Albourne
Albourne is about 4 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in Albourne will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Albourne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Albourne to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
Central London is about 39 miles from Albourne. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Albourne, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN6, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Albourne, we also cover Albourne Street (1 mile east), Albourne Green (1 mile north-east), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Blackstone (1 mile west) and Woodmancote (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Albourne includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
Can’t 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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Nearby places to Albourne
Other occasions in Albourne
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. On a winter shoot near Albourne, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Where the van can park in Albourne
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission for the van at base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Albourne
What’s the nearest station to Albourne?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How far is Albourne from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van come to Albourne?
We do. We serve events in Albourne and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
- 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