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Film Set Catering in Lindfield
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Lindfield and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
Book the van in Lindfield
About our film set catering in Lindfield
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for stills shoots and music video shoots.
Around Lindfield, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Lindfield (RH16)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Lindfield
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Lindfield?
Haywards Heath station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you come to Lindfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lindfield is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
How do you handle 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.
What does the van need?
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lindfield?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Lindfield hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Lindfield and across West Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we serve in Lindfield
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
In Lindfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (2.7 miles west) and Tyes Place (4 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Planning a shoot in Lindfield
Lindfield is about 1 mile north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Lindfield or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Lindfield is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Lindfield to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
Lindfield is roughly 34 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Lindfield, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in RH16, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Alma Road, Lewes Road and Dukes Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Walstead (1 mile south-east), Ardingly (2 miles north), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Highbrook (3 miles north) and Little London (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (8 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-west) and Broadfield (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Parish Museum (within half a mile north-east). The countryside around Lindfield includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local schools include Tavistock and Summerhill School (0.5 miles west) and Oathall Community College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Witch Inn (within half a mile west)
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- The location’s agreement
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
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How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot. Light in Lindfield lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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