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Film Set Catering in West Sussex

Covering 371 places across West Sussex for film set catering, with fish and chips cooked on the day, at the time you choose.

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Film set catering across West Sussex

A fish and chip van for film and TV crews on location and at unit bases. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and ask us for a quote.

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Film set catering across West Sussex

Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for stills shoots and crew lunches at base.

Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss.

  1. You share your date, numbers and address.
  2. We check the route in and send a price.
  3. We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
  4. Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
  5. We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.

Cost

When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.

Why book with us

  • A quote that spells everything out
  • Quick service from the hatch
  • Nothing for you to cook or clear
  • The queue at the hatch gets people talking

Getting a price

It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.

Landmarks near Crawley

Bookings here are often close to Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are The George Hotel (within half a mile north), Three Bridges Junior School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (within half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Crawley itself: Crawley station. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Crawley includes Tilgate Lake.

Crew catering across West Sussex

Across West Sussex, bases range from car parks to farmyards. Tell us about access. Parts of West Sussex are within a few miles of the South Downs National Park and the High Weald National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events. Around 121 places in West Sussex are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered side for the queue.

Crawley: Crawley is on or near the A23 and A264, good for unit base access. Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Crawley: Crawley station. Winter shoots near Crawley chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.

Can’t we just order from the chip shop?

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.

Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.

Planning the van’s spot

We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:

  • A queue area clear of trucks
  • Level, firm ground at base
  • Away from the shooting area’s sound

What a fish and chip van costs

These are the factors that matter most:

  • Travel, tolls and road charges
  • The date and time of year
  • The number of meals
  • Parking and the way in

Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.

Getting an accurate quote

Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:

  • Where you’d like the van to go
  • Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
  • The date and when you’d like to eat
  • The venue or postcode

We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.

Looking after everyone

Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:

  • Ensure we can reach locations on the day
  • Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
  • Share the base location and route
  • Agree the waste plan with locations

Used oil leaves with the van.

Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.

Who books film set catering?

It’s a morale boost.

In West Sussex and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:

  • End-of-shoot parties
  • Period dramas on location
  • Live events and broadcasts
  • Lunch at the unit base

West Sussex questions

Can you go on a lawn or field?

It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.

Where do you take the van?

We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.

Can you park on the road outside?

Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.

What’s on the menu?

Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.

Do you have allergen information?

Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.

How long does set-up take?

We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.

What if lunch moves?

Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.

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  • 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

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