West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Balls Cross
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Balls Cross. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Unit base lunches
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Balls Cross
How our film set catering works in Balls Cross
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for seaside and period locations and treat days on a long shoot.
Near Balls Cross, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Balls Cross?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Balls Cross and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
Historic houses near Balls Cross include Petworth House (2.9 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Towns and villages near Balls Cross
What else we do in Balls Cross
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Share the base location and route
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning a shoot in Balls Cross
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in Balls Cross will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Balls Cross is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Balls Cross to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Central London is about 39 miles from Balls Cross. Balls Cross is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in GU28, we can bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Balls Cross, we cover Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Questions from Balls Cross
Is Balls Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, Balls Cross has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you’re 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Balls Cross
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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