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Film and TV set catering in Sharpthorne, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Sharpthorne? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
- Location filming
A chip van near Sharpthorne
Location catering around Sharpthorne
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Sharpthorne. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Sharpthorne is roughly 29 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: East Grinstead station, about 3.6 miles north, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Sharpthorne, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the RH19 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Sharpthorne we cover include West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Sharpthorne includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (within half a mile west)
How our film set catering works in Sharpthorne
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. Whether it’s event crews and location filming, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Rural locations near Sharpthorne can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Sharpthorne?
It needs no kitchen on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
Nearby historic houses include Priest House (0.5 miles west) and Gravetye Manor (1 mile north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there is a minimum
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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.
Places near Sharpthorne
Also in Sharpthorne
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sharpthorne?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Sharpthorne
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your crew already know
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Sharpthorne
Which station is closest to Sharpthorne?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you come to Sharpthorne?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Sharpthorne is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sharpthorne.
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Sharpthorne 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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