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Film Set Catering in Handcross
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Handcross? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
Planning an event in Handcross?
Film set catering in Handcross, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for fashion shoots on location and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Handcross, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Handcross (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Handcross? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Handcross is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Crew catering near Handcross
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. People in Handcross book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Handcross is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Handcross is about 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.8 miles east.
Wherever your shoot is in RH17, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Handcross, we cover Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Handcross include Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Schools near Handcross include Handcross Park School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west)
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share the base location and route
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Handcross hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Handcross and the whole of West Sussex
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Handcross
What’s the nearest station to Handcross?
Balcombe station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Is Handcross close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Towns and villages near Handcross
What else we do in Handcross
- 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