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Film and TV set catering in Hickstead, West Sussex
Film set catering in Hickstead: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
- Unit base lunches
Book the van in Hickstead
Film set catering for your shoot in Hickstead
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for live events and broadcasts and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Hickstead, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Hickstead questions
Which station is closest to Hickstead?
Burgess Hill station, about 3.1 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hickstead?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van come to Hickstead?
We do. Hickstead is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Shooting in Hickstead: unit bases and access
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Around Hickstead, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hickstead to Brighton (about 10 miles away).
Hickstead is roughly 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.1 miles east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Hickstead, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the RH17 and BN6 postcode area. Other places close to Hickstead we cover include Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
Occasions we serve in Hickstead
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hickstead and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
Within reach of Hickstead are historic houses such as Ockenden Manor (3.4 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (5 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What affects the price in Hickstead
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Winter shoots near Hickstead chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Hickstead? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hickstead?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Hickstead
Towns and villages near Hickstead
More for events in Hickstead
- 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