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Film and TV set catering in Haywards Heath, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Haywards Heath.
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Haywards Heath
Film set catering in Haywards Heath, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater photo shoots and live events and broadcasts.
In a town like Haywards Heath, unit bases are often in car parks, school grounds or yards. A chip van fits right in. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Haywards Heath (RH16, RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Haywards Heath
Haywards Heath is about 9 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cover Haywards Heath as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Historic houses near Haywards Heath include Ockenden Manor (2.1 miles west) and Tyes Place (4.1 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Haywards Heath, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH16 and RH17, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Church Road, Market Place and High Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Haywards Heath include the A272 and B2028, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Close by, we cover shoots in Scaynes Hill (2 miles east), Wivelsfield (2 miles south), Wivelsfield Green (3 miles south-east), Ditchling Common (4 miles south) and North Chailey (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (3 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west). Haywards Heath is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and St Francis & Hurstwood Park Hospital Museum (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Haywards Heath includes Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Nearby schools include Oathall Community College (0.5 miles north) and Tavistock and Summerhill School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Heath Tavern (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Haywards Heath
Other occasions in Haywards Heath
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Haywards Heath?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
Haywards Heath is on or near the A272 and B2028, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
FAQs for Haywards Heath
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Haywards Heath?
Haywards Heath station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Do you come to Haywards Heath?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Haywards Heath and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Haywards Heath?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. On a winter shoot near Haywards Heath, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Read more
- 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