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Film and TV set catering in Cuckfield, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Cuckfield.
- Stills shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Cuckfield
How our film set catering works in Cuckfield
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We are often asked to cater location filming and crew morale days, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Shoots around Cuckfield frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Cuckfield (RH17, RH16)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Cuckfield
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Cuckfield close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cuckfield.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Places near Cuckfield
Other occasions in Cuckfield
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Perfect for your shoot in Cuckfield
Service is quick from the hatch.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Crew lunches at base
Central London is about 34 miles from Cuckfield, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Long summer days in Cuckfield, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Cuckfield, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Crew catering near Cuckfield
Cuckfield is about 2 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Cuckfield or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
The A272 and B2036 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Cuckfield. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 1.5 miles east. Cuckfield is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the RH17 and RH16 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, Waterhouse Square and High Street; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A272 and B2036 close by, Cuckfield is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Whitemans Green (1 mile north-west), Brook Street (1 mile north), Slough Green (1 mile north-west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Warninglid (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Waterbury Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Cuckfield Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Warden Park School (within half a mile south-east) and Warden Park School (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Public House (within half a mile west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Cuckfield and the whole of West Sussex
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree how the base is left
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cuckfield
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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