West Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Forge Wood, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Forge Wood and the surrounding area.
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Crew morale days
Film set catering for Forge Wood events
Why choose a fish and chip van in Forge Wood?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Forge Wood
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
About our film set catering in Forge Wood
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We’re frequently asked to cater crew morale days and seaside shoots, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a location shoot near Forge Wood, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Forge Wood for film and TV crews
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Across the RH10 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Forge Wood to Guildford (20 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre.
We cover shoots in every part of the RH10 and RH6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Forge Wood include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles west) and Hazelwick School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Greyhound pub (under half a mile north-west)
Who books film set catering in Forge Wood?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Forge Wood is roughly 25 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, daylight in Forge Wood ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 is fried on the spot.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Forge Wood questions
Is Forge Wood close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Worth Park Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Can the van come to Forge Wood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Forge Wood and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
- 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