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Film Set Catering for Goddards Green events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Goddards Green and across West Sussex.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering in Goddards Green
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- Events in Goddards Green and across West Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
How our film set catering works in Goddards Green
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater outside broadcasts and location shoots.
Rural locations near Goddards Green can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Goddards Green (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Goddards Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access checked by locations
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Questions from Goddards Green
What’s the nearest station to Goddards Green?
Burgess Hill station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Goddards Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Step by step
There is 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. Winter shoots near Goddards Green chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why choose film set catering in Goddards Green?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Goddards Green book the van for events such as:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
Historic houses near Goddards Green include Ockenden Manor (3 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (5 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
Places near Goddards Green
What else we do in Goddards Green
Shooting in Goddards Green: unit bases and access
Goddards Green is about 2 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Shoots in Goddards Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Goddards Green is on or near the A2300, good for unit base access. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Goddards Green, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across BN6 and the streets around it. Local streets include Cuckfield Road and High Hatch Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A2300, Goddards Green is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Hickstead (1 mile west), Abbotsford (1 mile east), Jacob's Post (1 mile east), Sayers Common (2 miles south-west) and Ansty (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Burgess Hill Museum (2 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Goddards Green include Southway Junior School (1.1 miles south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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