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Film Set Catering in Scaynes Hill
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Scaynes Hill.
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Music video shoots
A chip van near Scaynes Hill
Planning a shoot in Scaynes Hill
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Around Scaynes Hill, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Scaynes Hill to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
Central London is about 35 miles from Scaynes Hill, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Scaynes Hill are Ockenden Manor (4.1 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Scaynes Hill is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Nearby schools include Great Walstead School (1 mile north) and Oathall Community College (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Farmers pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Film set catering for your shoot in Scaynes Hill
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We’re frequently asked to cater period dramas on location and commercials and music videos, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Scaynes Hill can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Scaynes Hill
Other occasions in Scaynes Hill
Common questions in Scaynes Hill
Which station is closest to Scaynes Hill?
Haywards Heath station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
How far is Scaynes Hill from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you cover Scaynes Hill?
We do. We serve events in Scaynes Hill and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. On a winter shoot near Scaynes Hill, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Have a back-up for special diets
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Scaynes Hill? 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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Scaynes Hill
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Location filming
- Event crews
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Haywards Heath station is about 2.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- 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