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Film and TV set catering in Faygate, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Faygate.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering in Faygate
Questions from Faygate
Can the van park in Target Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Film set catering in Faygate, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Typical bookings include music video shoots and crew treats on long shoot days, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Faygate, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Faygate (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in Faygate lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Perfect for your shoot in Faygate
It’s self-contained.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Ad shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
Faygate is about 29 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Flag any coeliac crew
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Shooting in Faygate: unit bases and access
Faygate is about 3 miles north-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Around Faygate, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Faygate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Faygate station serves Faygate directly. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Faygate, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in RH12, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Station Approach, Faygate Lane and Durrants Drive; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Kilnwood Vale (1 mile east), Colgate (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles south-west), Broadfield (2 miles east) and Mannings Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crawley Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
- Local pubs include The Holmbush Inn (under half a mile south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Faygate?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Faygate and the whole of West Sussex
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage 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