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Film and TV set catering in Little London, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Little London.
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Little London?
Where the van can park in Little London
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Little London
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Film set catering for your shoot in Little London
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for crew lunches at base and seaside and period locations.
Near Little London, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Little London (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Little London: unit bases and access
Little London is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For a shoot in Little London, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Little London. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Little London are Priest House (1.8 miles north-east) and Gravetye Manor (2.5 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 31 miles from Little London. Little London is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RH17, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Little London we cover include Ardingly (1 mile south), Highbrook (1 mile east), West Hoathly (2 miles north-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles north-east) and Selsfield Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Little London includes Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Gardeners Arms (within half a mile north)
Nearby places to Little London
What else we do in Little London
Events we cater in Little London
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Stills shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 2.3 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Name a contact in the production office
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
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 Little London ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Little London, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Common questions in Little London
Do you come out to small places like Little London?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Little London?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you cover Little London?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Little London. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What if the weather’s bad?
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’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
What affects the price in Little London
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head normally 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.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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