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Film Set Catering in Monk's Gate
Film set catering in Monk's Gate: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Planning an event in Monk's Gate?
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Film set catering for your shoot in Monk's Gate
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. For period dramas on location and crew treats on long shoot days, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Monk's Gate, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Monk's Gate? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, Monk's Gate has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission for the van at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Monk's Gate
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Monk's Gate? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Monk's Gate and the whole of West Sussex
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Monk's Gate for film and TV crews
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Monk's Gate and nearby villages. Monk's Gate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Horsham station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13. That could mean a shoot at a home on Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Newells Preparatory School (1.2 miles east) and The Forest School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Dun Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Name a contact in the production office
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree how the base is left
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Occasions we serve in Monk's Gate
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Monk's Gate and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
Monk's Gate is roughly 33 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
Places near Monk's Gate
What else we do in Monk's Gate
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Monk's Gate
Which station is closest to Monk's Gate?
The closest is Horsham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Monk's Gate close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
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.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
- 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