West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Crabtree events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Crabtree and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
A chip van near Crabtree
How our film set catering works in Crabtree
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for lunch at the unit base and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Crabtree, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Crabtree (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Crabtree? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree how the base is left
- Share the base location and route
Fewer choices mean faster service.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Light near the van if needed
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Crew catering near Crabtree
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Crabtree as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Crabtree is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Crabtree to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Horsham station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. Crabtree is about 34 miles from central London.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13. Local streets include Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Crabtree, we also cover Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Knepp Wildland.
Places near Crabtree
What else we do in Crabtree
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, Crabtree 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.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Why choose film set catering in Crabtree?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
Historic houses near Crabtree include Tyes Place (4.3 miles north-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.9 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Questions from Crabtree
How far is Crabtree from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Crabtree?
Horsham station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
- 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