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Film Set Catering for Horsham events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Horsham and the surrounding area.
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Horsham
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Film set catering for your shoot in Horsham
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include music video shoots and photo shoots, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Shoots in Horsham use all kinds of locations. The van needs level ground at the unit base. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Horsham
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A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
What affects the price in Horsham
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or RH12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Horsham: unit bases and access
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. Horsham is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
The A24 and A29 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Horsham. For cast and crew travelling by train, Horsham station is in Horsham itself. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Horsham, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across the RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on Station Road, London Road and Market Square or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Horsham include the A24 and A29, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Other places close to Horsham we cover include Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Horsham has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Within reach you will find Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Kingslea Primary School (under half a mile east) and Millais School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Brewhouse & Kitchen pub (within half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Horsham
How far is Horsham from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Horsham?
Horsham has its own station: Horsham station.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. Sunset in Horsham is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Horsham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
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.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Share the base location and route
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Why choose film set catering in Horsham?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
Horsham is roughly 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary 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