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Film and TV set catering in Ditchling, West Sussex
Film set catering in Ditchling: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
A chip van near Ditchling
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Confirm numbers the day before
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
About our film set catering in Ditchling
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it’s wrap parties and seaside shoots, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Ditchling, check tracks and ground for the van. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Ditchling (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Shooting in Ditchling: unit bases and access
Ditchling is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bookings in Ditchling 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. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1.4 miles west. Ditchling is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in BN6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From High Street, The Twitten and Charlton Gardens or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Ditchling, we cover Keymer (1 mile west), Westmeston (1 mile south), Hassocks (1 mile west), Clayton (2 miles south-west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (within half a mile west) and The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Downlands Community School (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bull Hotel (under half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Light in Ditchling lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Who books film set catering in Ditchling?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Location shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Outside broadcasts
Ditchling is about 40 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Ditchling and the whole of West Sussex
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Level, firm ground at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Ditchling? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Ditchling
What’s the nearest station to Ditchling?
Hassocks station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Is Ditchling close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Ditchling?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
- 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