West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Ansty
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Ansty.
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
- Event crews
Book the van in Ansty
How our film set catering works in Ansty
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Whether it is seaside and period locations and photo shoots, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Ansty, check tracks and ground for the van. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Ansty (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Ansty hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose film set catering in Ansty?
It lifts the crew.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Shoots on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
For cast and crew travelling by train, Haywards Heath station, about 2.6 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
Ansty: your questions answered
How far is Ansty from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Ansty?
The closest is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can the van come to Ansty?
Yes, we do. Ansty is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
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 we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How it 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. Winter shoots near Ansty chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Nearby places to Ansty
Other occasions in Ansty
Location catering around Ansty
Ansty is about 3 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For shoots in Ansty, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Ansty include Ockenden Manor (1.2 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (3 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Ansty is about 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Ansty is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RH17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Upton Drive, Bolney Road and Deaks Paddock, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Abbotsford (2 miles south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles south), Hickstead (2 miles south-west), Jacob's Post (3 miles south-east) and World's End (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ansty include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- 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