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Film and TV set catering in Gay Street, 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 Gay Street.
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
Book the van in Gay Street
Film set catering in Gay Street, fried fresh
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater music video shoots and photo shoots.
Near Gay Street, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Gay Street (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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 generally the easier option.
Towns and villages near Gay Street
What else we do in Gay Street
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Name a contact in the production office
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Classic food your crew already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Gay Street
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- The location’s agreement
- 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.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. Light in Gay Street lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a shoot in Gay Street
Gay Street is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in Gay Street will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Gay Street is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Within reach of Gay Street are historic houses such as Old Place Manor (2.4 miles south-west) and Parham House (4.2 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Gay Street is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Gay Street, we also cover North Heath (1 mile north-west), Nutbourne (1 mile south), Broomershill (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles south) and Codmore Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Within reach you will find The Mens.
Gay Street questions
What’s the nearest station to Gay Street?
Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Gay Street from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
- 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