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Film Set Catering in Balcombe Lane

Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Balcombe Lane and the surrounding area.

Outside broadcasts
Seaside and period locations
Unit base lunches

Film set catering for Balcombe Lane events

Balcombe Lane for film and TV crews

Balcombe Lane is about 4 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Bookings in Balcombe Lane come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.

Balcombe Lane is about 29 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Balcombe station is about 1.3 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Balcombe Lane, so check vehicle rules with locations.

Shoots anywhere in RH17 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Balcombe Lane, we also cover Balcombe (1 mile south), Worth Abbey (2 miles north-east), Furnace Green (2 miles north-west), Pease Pottage (3 miles west) and Staplefield (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (4 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south), Burgess Hill (8 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).

Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Waterbury Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Balcombe Lane include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.

Schools near Balcombe Lane include Oriel High School (2.5 miles north-west)

Map of Balcombe Lane © OpenStreetMap contributors

About our film set catering in Balcombe Lane

We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We are often asked to cater treat days on a long shoot and location shoots, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.

For a shoot in a place like Balcombe Lane, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.

Golden fish and chips served with curry sauce

Where: Balcombe Lane (RH17)
Region: West Sussex
Menu: Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
Sides: Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
Quotes: Contact us for a quote
Updated: 24 October 2026

Who books film set catering in Balcombe Lane?

It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.

Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:

Crew morale days
Crew lunches at base
Outside broadcasts
Shoots on location

Historic houses near Balcombe Lane include Tyes Place (3 miles south-west) and Priest House (3.2 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.

What to look for in a quote

How late numbers can change
How many hours the van serves
The van’s size and access needs
The cancellation terms

15 questions to ask before booking

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

What you get with us

The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Served hot, straight from the hatch
Something for crew to gather round
No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up

See our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.

Step by step

Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter shoots near Balcombe Lane chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.

Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
We come back with availability and a clear price.
The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
We leave the spot as we found it.

How to prepare

Name one person we can call on the day
Give us your final numbers and allergies
Confirm the van is allowed on site

Getting a price

We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.

Tell us about your event

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Do you need permission for a food van in a park or street?

Organising for someone else?

If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.

If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.

Looking after everyone

We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:

Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Give us a contact for call-time changes
Confirm numbers the day before
Tell us about coeliac crew specifically

We take our used oil and waste with us.

A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.

Balcombe Lane: your questions answered

Which station is closest to Balcombe Lane?

Balcombe station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.

Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?

Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.

How long does set-up take?

That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.

Is there a non-fish option?

There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.

What areas do you cover?

We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.

What will the production need?

Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.

Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?

Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.

Do you need power or water?

Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.

What affects the price in Balcombe Lane

Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:

The day of the week
Service time
Your choice of menu
Numbers

Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.

What we need to know

A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:

How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The address or venue name
The date and when you’d like to eat
A picture of the space and the way in

Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Balcombe Lane? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.

The menu, dish by dish

Cod and chips

Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.