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Film and TV set catering in Ditchling Common, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Ditchling Common and the surrounding area.
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering for Ditchling Common events
Location catering around Ditchling Common
Ditchling Common is about 2 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Ditchling Common is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Ditchling Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
Central London is about 38 miles from Ditchling Common. For crew arriving by train, Burgess Hill station, about 1.6 miles west, is the nearest station. Ditchling Common is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in BN6, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Wivelsfield (1 mile north), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles south-east), Streat (2 miles south) and East Chiltington (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north), East Grinstead (13 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
- Nearby schools include Burgess Hill Girls (1.4 miles west) and The Burgess Hill Academy (1.8 miles west)
About our film set catering in Ditchling Common
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside and period locations and lunch at the unit base.
Near Ditchling Common, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Ditchling Common (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ditchling Common
Also in Ditchling Common
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
- 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 before booking.
On the menu in Ditchling Common
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Ditchling Common: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Ditchling Common?
The closest is Burgess Hill station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Ditchling Common too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. On a winter shoot near Ditchling Common, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
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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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree how the base is left
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
- 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