West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Clayton events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Clayton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew lunches at base
- Stills shoots
- Crew morale days
Film set catering for Clayton events
Film set catering for your shoot in Clayton
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and period dramas on location, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Clayton, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Clayton (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Clayton: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Clayton for film and TV crews
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cover Clayton as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Clayton is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Clayton is roughly 41 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Clayton, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in BN6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Clayton, we also cover Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (under half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Schools near Clayton include Downlands Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Greyhound Public House (1 mile north-east)
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Occasions we serve in Clayton
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Clayton, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
- Treat days on a long shoot
Among the historic houses close to Clayton are Preston Manor & Gardens (4.7 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
For event organisers in Clayton
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Where the van can park in Clayton
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access checked by locations
- Permission for the van at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Clayton
Other occasions in Clayton
Common questions in Clayton
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Clayton?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 1 mile away.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
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?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Clayton?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Clayton and across West Sussex
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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