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Film and TV set catering in Rudgwick, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Rudgwick and across West Sussex.
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
Book the van in Rudgwick
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Film set catering for your shoot in Rudgwick
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We are often asked to cater location filming and crew lunches at base, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Rudgwick, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Rudgwick
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Rudgwick or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Rudgwick is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rudgwick, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across the RH12 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
- Local schools include Pennthorpe School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Rudgwick
Also in Rudgwick
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rudgwick? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The location’s agreement
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Name a contact in the production office
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Rudgwick is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Rudgwick, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
FAQs for Rudgwick
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Rudgwick?
The closest is Christs Hospital station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Can the van come to Rudgwick?
We do. Rudgwick is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your crew already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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