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Film Set Catering for Maplehurst events
Film set catering in Maplehurst: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Maplehurst events
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send final numbers the day before
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
About our film set catering in Maplehurst
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include wrap parties and shoots on location, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Maplehurst, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Maplehurst
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Maplehurst or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Maplehurst to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
Maplehurst is roughly 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13. Local streets include Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Maplehurst, we also cover Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Knepp Wildland.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Maplehurst and across West Sussex
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Also near Maplehurst
Other occasions in Maplehurst
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
The process
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. Winter shoots near Maplehurst 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Maplehurst
Do you come out to small places like Maplehurst?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Maplehurst close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you come to Maplehurst?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Maplehurst is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Occasions we serve in Maplehurst
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- 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