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Film Set Catering in Newpound Common
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Newpound Common and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
Film set catering for Newpound Common events
How our film set catering works in Newpound Common
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We’re frequently asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and treat days on a long shoot, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Newpound Common, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Newpound Common (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Newpound Common
Is Newpound Common close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Newpound Common?
Billingshurst station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can the van come to Newpound Common?
Yes, we do. Newpound Common is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Newpound Common? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Nearby places to Newpound Common
Other occasions in Newpound Common
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Light near the van if needed
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Who books film set catering in Newpound Common?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Newpound Common:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
For cast and crew travelling by train, Billingshurst station, about 2.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
Location catering around Newpound Common
Newpound Common is about 8 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. In and around Newpound Common, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Newpound Common to Guildford (15 miles away).
Central London is about 37 miles from Newpound Common.
Wherever your shoot is in RH14, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Newpound and Newpound Lane, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Billingshurst (2 miles south-east), Five Oaks (3 miles east), The Haven (3 miles north-east), Coneyhurst (3 miles south-east) and Tisman's Common (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (13 miles east).
The countryside around Newpound Common includes The Mens.
- Schools near Newpound Common include The Weald School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Arms Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter shoots near Newpound Common chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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