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Film and TV set catering in Crawley, West Sussex
Film set catering in Crawley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
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Film set catering in Crawley, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. For shoots on location and unit base lunches, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Shoots in Crawley use all kinds of locations. We need a level spot at base. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Crawley (RH10, RH11, RH12, RH6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Crawley, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Crawley questions
How far is Crawley from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Crawley?
Crawley station, in Crawley itself.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you cover Crawley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Crawley and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Share the base location and route
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Crawley and across West Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Who books film set catering in Crawley?
It is a morale boost.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Music video shoots
Crawley is on or near the A23 and A264, good for unit base access.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Also in Crawley
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In December, daylight in Crawley ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Location catering around Crawley
Crawley is about 27 miles south of London, in West Sussex. People in Crawley book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Crawley to Brighton (19 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Crawley station serves Crawley directly. Crawley is about 27 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10, RH11, RH12 and RH6. Whether your shoot is on Station Road, Queens Square and High Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A23 and A264 close by, Crawley is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Southgate (1 mile south-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Langley Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Crawley has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (less than half a mile north-east). Within reach you’ll find Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The George Hotel (less than half a mile north)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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