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Film and TV set catering in Birchgrove, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Birchgrove.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
Planning an event in Birchgrove?
Common questions in Birchgrove
Do you come out to small places like Birchgrove?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Birchgrove close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Birchgrove?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Film set catering in Birchgrove, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it’s live events and broadcasts and seaside shoots, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Birchgrove, 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.
- Location
- Birchgrove (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Birchgrove: unit bases and access
Birchgrove is about 5 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. In and around Birchgrove, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Birchgrove to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Priest House (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravetye Manor (3.5 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Birchgrove, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in RH17, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Chelwood Gate (1 mile east), Chelwood Common (1 mile south-east), Danehill (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-west) and Wych Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles west).
A little further out are Heaven Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Birchgrove includes Brickfield Meadow.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. At midsummer, Birchgrove has light until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Birchgrove? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Birchgrove?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- Events in Birchgrove and across West Sussex
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before you book
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Also near Birchgrove
What else we do in Birchgrove
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for special diets
Fewer choices mean faster service.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Perfect for your shoot in Birchgrove
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Birchgrove, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Birchgrove is about 31 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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