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Film and TV set catering in High Cross, 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 High Cross.
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
A chip van near High Cross
Film set catering in High Cross, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for outside broadcasts and end-of-shoot parties.
Near High Cross, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- High Cross (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in High Cross
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in High Cross? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Used oil leaves with the van.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Shooting in High Cross: unit bases and access
High Cross is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your shoot in High Cross, and we’ll plan access and set-up. High Cross is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from High Cross to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 3.4 miles east of the centre. High Cross is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN6, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Albourne (1 mile south-east), Albourne Green (1 mile south-east), Albourne Street (1 mile south-east), Blackstone (1 mile south-west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Clayton Castle (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around High Cross includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Access checked by locations
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Who books film set catering in High Cross?
It needs no kitchen on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Ad shoots
High Cross is roughly 39 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot. In December, daylight in High Cross ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in High Cross
Do you come out to small places like High Cross?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to High Cross?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you come to High Cross?
Yes, we do. We serve events in High Cross and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in High Cross. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why High Cross hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for crew to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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