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Film and TV set catering in Brook Street, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Brook Street and the surrounding area.
- Wrap parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
A chip van near Brook Street
How our film set catering works in Brook Street
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. For period dramas on location and music video shoots, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural locations near Brook Street can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Brook Street (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Also near Brook Street
What else we do in Brook Street
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, Brook Street has light until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Brook Street for film and TV crews
Brook Street is about 3 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. From the centre of Brook Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2 miles south-east of the centre. Within reach of Brook Street are historic houses such as Ockenden Manor (1.3 miles south) and Tyes Place (1.5 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Brook Street, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in RH17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Close by, we cover shoots in Whitemans Green (1 mile south), Cuckfield (1 mile south), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Balcombe (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Cuckfield Museum (1.2 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Brook Street include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local schools include Warden Park School (1.4 miles south) and Warden Park School (1.4 miles south)
Common questions in Brook Street
Is Brook Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Brook Street?
The closest is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do you come to Brook Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Brook Street. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Perfect for your shoot in Brook Street
Crews love a chip van day.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Brook Street is roughly 33 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Brook Street
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Brook Street
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Brook Street? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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