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Film Set Catering for Kirdford events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Kirdford.
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Kirdford
Step by step
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. Winter shoots near Kirdford chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Kirdford
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Whether it is period dramas on location and shoots on location, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Kirdford, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Kirdford (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Kirdford
It is self-contained.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
Within reach of Kirdford are historic houses such as Petworth House (4.1 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
Working with your venue
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 work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Questions from Kirdford
Which station is closest to Kirdford?
Billingshurst station, about 4.7 miles east of the centre.
How far is Kirdford from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you cover Kirdford?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Kirdford and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Towns and villages near Kirdford
Other occasions in Kirdford
Location catering around Kirdford
Kirdford is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. In and around Kirdford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Kirdford is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 4.7 miles east of the centre. Kirdford is about 38 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in RH14, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Oakside, Poplar Walk and Maple Drive; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Mackerel's Common (1 mile north), Balls Cross (2 miles west), Wisborough Green (2 miles east), Plaistow (2 miles north) and Ifold (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles east), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and The Mens.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send final numbers the day before
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Kirdford. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Kirdford hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
- 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