West Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Alfold Bars, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Alfold Bars and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Planning an event in Alfold Bars?
Alfold Bars for film and TV crews
Alfold Bars is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Around Alfold Bars, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Alfold Bars to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Anywhere in RH14, we can fry fresh for your crew. From Pigbush Lane and Oakhurst Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Alfold Bars, we also cover Alfold (1 mile north), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south-west), Plaistow (2 miles south-west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (less than half a mile north)
Film set catering in Alfold Bars, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include event crews and unit base lunches, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Alfold Bars, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Alfold Bars (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Alfold Bars? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. At midsummer, Alfold Bars has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Alfold Bars
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Alfold Bars is roughly 34 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Also near Alfold Bars
Other occasions in Alfold Bars
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Alfold Bars: your questions answered
How far is Alfold Bars from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park in Fir Tree Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Can the van come to Alfold Bars?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Alfold Bars is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or RH14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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