West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Crosspost events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Crosspost. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
A chip van near Crosspost
Occasions we serve in Crosspost
It’s self-contained.
Whatever the occasion in Crosspost, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside and period locations
Central London is about 36 miles from Crosspost.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there is a minimum
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Film set catering in Crosspost, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for outside broadcasts and location filming.
For a shoot in a place like Crosspost, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Crosspost (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Crosspost
Also in Crosspost
Crew catering near Crosspost
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For shoots in Crosspost, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Crosspost. Crosspost is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Crosspost to Brighton (11 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Crosspost are Ockenden Manor (3.1 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (3.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Crosspost, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over RH17. That could mean a shoot at a home on Cowfold Road and Chapel Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Light in Crosspost lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crosspost? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Where the van can park in Crosspost
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- Access checked by locations
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Crosspost
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree how the base is left
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Questions from Crosspost
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Crosspost?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
- 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