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Film and TV set catering in Chelwood Gate, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Chelwood Gate? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
Book the van in Chelwood Gate
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van if needed
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Film set catering in Chelwood Gate, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. For wrap celebrations and live events and broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Chelwood Gate, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. On a winter shoot near Chelwood Gate, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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Chelwood Gate: your questions answered
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 will follow the site rules.
Is Chelwood Gate close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Chelwood Gate?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Events we cater in Chelwood Gate
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Chelwood Gate, people book us for occasions like:
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Historic houses near Chelwood Gate include Priest House (3.8 miles north-west) and Standen (4 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Chelwood Gate for film and TV crews
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Bookings in Chelwood Gate come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Chelwood Gate is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Chelwood Gate to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Chelwood Gate is roughly 31 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chelwood Gate, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in RH17, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chelwood Gate include Brickfield Meadow.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Chelwood Gate
- Classic food your crew already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Chelwood Gate and across West Sussex
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Chelwood Gate
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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