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Film Set Catering for Slaugham events
Film set catering in Slaugham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Music video shoots
Book the van in Slaugham
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
About our film set catering in Slaugham
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. Typical bookings include crew morale days and end-of-shoot parties, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Slaugham, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Slaugham (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. On a winter shoot near Slaugham, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
How to get 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
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Name a contact in the production office
- Flag any coeliac crew
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Slaugham? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Slaugham: your questions answered
How far is Slaugham from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Slaugham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Slaugham?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you cover Slaugham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Slaugham. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Shooting in Slaugham: unit bases and access
Slaugham is about 5 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. For shoots in Slaugham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Slaugham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 3.3 miles east of the centre. Historic houses near Slaugham include Tyes Place (1.8 miles east) and Ockenden Manor (3.6 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
We cover shoots in every part of the RH17 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Handcross (1 mile north), Plummers Plain (1 mile west), Lower Beeding (2 miles west), Colwood (3 miles south) and Crabtree (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
A little further out are Cuckfield Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Crawley Hospital (5.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Local pubs include Carpenter's Arms (under half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Slaugham
Other occasions in Slaugham
Why choose a fish and chip van in Slaugham?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Larger groups typically cost less per head, 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
- We cover Slaugham and the whole of West Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for crew to gather round
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently 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’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Occasions we serve in Slaugham
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Slaugham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
Slaugham is roughly 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
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