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Film and TV set catering in Danehill, West Sussex
Film set catering in Danehill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside and period locations
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Danehill events
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Danehill
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Film set catering for your shoot in Danehill
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew morale days and period dramas on location.
For a shoot in a place like Danehill, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Danehill (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Danehill questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Danehill?
Haywards Heath station, about 5 miles west of the centre.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you come to Danehill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Danehill is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Winter shoots near Danehill chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- 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 set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Danehill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Shooting in Danehill: unit bases and access
Danehill is about 5 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Danehill is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Danehill to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Central London is about 33 miles from Danehill. Nearby historic houses include Priest House (4 miles north-west) and Gravetye Manor (4.8 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Danehill, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the RH17 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on London Road, Lewes Road and Oaktree Cottages or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Chelwood Common (1 mile north-east), Furner's Green (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (7 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Danehill include Brickfield Meadow.
Places near Danehill
More for events in Danehill
Occasions we serve in Danehill
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Danehill book the van for occasions like:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, Haywards Heath station is about 5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Name a contact in the production office
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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 normally simpler.
For event organisers in Danehill
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Danehill?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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