Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Crawley, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Crawley.
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Crawley?
Film set catering in Crawley, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater music video shoots and location filming.
Near Crawley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Questions from Crawley
Is Crawley close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Crawley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Crawley?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Crawley is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose film set catering in Crawley?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 4.5 miles south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Put allergy details in writing
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Crawley hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your crew already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See how we price or the cost guide.
What else we do in Crawley
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access checked by locations
- Space in front of the hatch
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Crawley
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Crawley for film and TV crews
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Crawley. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Crawley is about 62 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in SO21 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. For shoots just outside Crawley, we cover Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Crawley includes Winnall Moors.
- Pubs nearby include Fox And Hounds Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- 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