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Film Set Catering in Chelwood Common
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Chelwood Common. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Location shoots
A chip van near Chelwood Common
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Film set catering in Chelwood Common, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater shoots on location and wrap parties.
Near Chelwood Common, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Chelwood Common (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Chelwood Common
How far is Chelwood Common from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Does the batter contain gluten?
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.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Location catering around Chelwood Common
Chelwood Common is about 6 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cover Chelwood Common as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Chelwood Common to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Chelwood Common is about 32 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chelwood Common, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17. From Baxters Lane, Tanyard Lane and Box's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Chelwood Gate (1 mile north), Danehill (1 mile south-west), Birchgrove (1 mile north-west), Furner's Green (2 miles south) and Nutley (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.3 miles west) and Heaven Farm Museum (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Light in Chelwood Common lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Used oil leaves with the van.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Where the van can park in Chelwood Common
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chelwood Common? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
- 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