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Film Set Catering for Barns Green events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Barns Green and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Barns Green
Film set catering for your shoot in Barns Green
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and location shoots, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Barns Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Barns Green (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- The location’s agreement
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Barns Green hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Light in Barns Green lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
FAQs for Barns Green
Is Barns Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Barns Green from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Nearby places to Barns Green
What else we do in Barns Green
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree how the base is left
- Have a back-up for special diets
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Who books film set catering in Barns Green?
It is ideal for short jobs.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Barns Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning a shoot in Barns Green
Barns Green is about 4 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For a shoot in Barns Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Barns Green. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Central London is about 35 miles from Barns Green.
Shoots anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include The Hordens, Smugglers Way and Finians Field, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Barns Green, we cover Brooks Green (1 mile south), Itchingfield (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Broadbridge Heath (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (10 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Barns Green include Knepp Wildland.
- Local pubs include The Queen's Head Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- 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