West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Cross Gate events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Cross Gate? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Cross Gate events
Film set catering for your shoot in Cross Gate
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it is wrap parties and photo shoots, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Cross Gate, check tracks and ground for the van. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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 make it work smoothly:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Flag any coeliac crew
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A dining area at base helps.
Towns and villages near Cross Gate
Other occasions in Cross Gate
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Planning a shoot in Cross Gate
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings in Cross Gate come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Cross Gate to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Central London is about 44 miles from Cross Gate. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Amberley station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Cross Gate is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in BN18, we just need to know where the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). Within reach you’ll find Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter shoots near Cross Gate chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Common questions in Cross Gate
How far is Cross Gate from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you come to Cross Gate?
Yes, we do. Cross Gate is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
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 be straight with you about what’s possible.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Occasions we serve in Cross Gate
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
- Crew morale days
- Lunch at the unit base
Among the historic houses close to Cross Gate are Parham House (1.1 miles east) and Old Place Manor (3.3 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Cross Gate? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Cross Gate
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
- 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