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Film Set Catering for Highbrook events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Highbrook.
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
A chip van near Highbrook
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 typically simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Film set catering for your shoot in Highbrook
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include location filming and crew lunches at base, with pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Highbrook, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Highbrook (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, Highbrook has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Put allergy details in writing
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Common questions in Highbrook
Which station is closest to Highbrook?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van come to Highbrook?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Highbrook is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A clear route to base
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
Location catering around Highbrook
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Highbrook is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Highbrook to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Central London is about 31 miles from Highbrook. Among the historic houses close to Highbrook are Priest House (1.5 miles north) and Gravetye Manor (2.4 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Highbrook, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in RH17 start with a parking spot for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Highbrook include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Occasions we serve in Highbrook
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Whatever the occasion in Highbrook, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside and period locations
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 3.4 miles west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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