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Film Set Catering for Ashurst Wood events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Ashurst Wood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Ashurst Wood
How our film set catering works in Ashurst Wood
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include period dramas on location and location shoots, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Ashurst Wood, check tracks and ground for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Ashurst Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Ashurst Wood
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
In Ashurst Wood and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
Within reach of Ashurst Wood are historic houses such as Hammerwood Park (1.9 miles north-east) and Standen (2 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Ashurst Wood hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Nearby places to Ashurst Wood
What else we do in Ashurst Wood
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Permission for the van at base
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashurst Wood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Agree the waste plan with locations
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Shooting in Ashurst Wood: unit bases and access
Ashurst Wood is about 2 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. From the centre of Ashurst Wood to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Ashurst Wood to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, East Grinstead station, about 2.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Ashurst Wood is about 27 miles from central London. Ashurst Wood is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RH19, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Woods Hill Lane, Wray Close and Woods Hill Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include East Grinstead (2 miles north-west), Hammerwood (2 miles north-east), Saint Hill Green (2 miles west), Dormans Park (3 miles north-west) and Dormansland (4 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (9 miles west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (10 miles west) and Bewbush (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ashurst Wood include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Stoke Brunswick School (less than half a mile north-east) and Sackville School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Maypole Inn (less than half a mile east)
FAQs for Ashurst Wood
What’s the nearest station to Ashurst Wood?
East Grinstead station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. On a winter shoot near Ashurst Wood, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
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.
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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