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Film Set Catering for Cowfold events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Cowfold.
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Planning an event in Cowfold?
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
About our film set catering in Cowfold
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include crew treats on long shoot days and event crews, with pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Cowfold, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, 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
- Cowfold (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Cowfold
What else we do in Cowfold
Perfect for your shoot in Cowfold
It is a morale boost.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
Central London is about 36 miles from Cowfold.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Crew catering near Cowfold
Cowfold is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in Cowfold will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cowfold to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
We take the van to shoots all over the RH13 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Oakfield Road, Acorn Avenue and Holm Oaks; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Cowfold, we cover Kent Street (1 mile south-east), Wineham (2 miles south-east), Shermanbury (2 miles south), Crosspost (3 miles east) and Twineham Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (4.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Knepp Wildland.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting for early or late service
- The location’s agreement
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Cowfold
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Cowfold questions
Is Cowfold close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Cowfold?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base.
For event organisers in Cowfold
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In December, daylight in Cowfold ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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