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Film and TV set catering in Keymer, West Sussex
Film set catering in Keymer: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Keymer
About our film set catering in Keymer
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We are frequently asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and stills shoots, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Keymer, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Keymer (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Keymer hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Keymer
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Questions from Keymer
How far is Keymer from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Keymer?
Hassocks station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can the van come to Keymer?
We do. Keymer is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Who books film set catering in Keymer?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Location shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Central London is about 40 miles from Keymer, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. On a winter shoot near Keymer, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Crew catering near Keymer
Keymer is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Keymer is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hassocks station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Keymer, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in BN6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Flowers Close, The Quadrant and Kymer Gardens, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Hassocks (1 mile west), Ditchling (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile south-west), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west) and Westmeston (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Keymer includes Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm allergies by email
Used oil leaves with the van.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For event organisers in Keymer
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Also in Keymer
- 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