West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Hurstpierpoint
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Hurstpierpoint.
- Unit base lunches
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Stills shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Hurstpierpoint
Events we cater in Hurstpierpoint
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Seaside shoots
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Wrap celebrations
With the B2116 nearby, Hurstpierpoint is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Film set catering in Hurstpierpoint, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include crew treats on long shoot days and fashion shoots on location, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a location shoot near Hurstpierpoint, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- County
- 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
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In December, daylight in Hurstpierpoint ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hurstpierpoint? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Read more
Places near Hurstpierpoint
Also in Hurstpierpoint
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hurstpierpoint? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your crew already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Agree how the base is left
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Hurstpierpoint: your questions answered
Is Hurstpierpoint close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hurstpierpoint?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Planning a shoot in Hurstpierpoint
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. In and around Hurstpierpoint, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Hurstpierpoint is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hurstpierpoint to Brighton (7 miles away).
Hurstpierpoint is roughly 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1.5 miles south-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Hurstpierpoint, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in BN6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Local streets include High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Hurstpierpoint sits on or near the B2116, which makes travel to your shoot easy. For shoots just outside Hurstpierpoint, we cover Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hurstpierpoint include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Poacher pub (less than half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
- 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