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Film and TV set catering in Hammerwood, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Hammerwood.
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in Hammerwood
Film set catering in Hammerwood, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it is location filming and photo shoots, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Hammerwood, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Hammerwood (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Light in Hammerwood lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Hammerwood
More for events in Hammerwood
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Share the base location and route
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
Used oil leaves with the van.
A dining area at base helps.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Questions from Hammerwood
How far is Hammerwood from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not 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.
Location catering around Hammerwood
Hammerwood is about 3 miles east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. For a shoot in Hammerwood, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Hammerwood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hammerwood to Brighton (22 miles away).
Central London is about 26 miles from Hammerwood. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Dormans station, about 2.4 miles north-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hammerwood, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the RH19 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-west), Cowden (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles north-west), Dormans Park (2 miles west) and East Grinstead (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-west), Broadfield (11 miles west), Bewbush (12 miles west) and Southgate (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Hedgecourt Lake.
Events we cater in Hammerwood
It is a morale boost.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
Historic houses near Hammerwood include Hammerwood Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.5 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
What affects the price in Hammerwood
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hammerwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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