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Film Set Catering for Slinfold events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Slinfold and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Slinfold?
How our film set catering works in Slinfold
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for location filming and commercials and music videos.
Rural locations near Slinfold can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Slinfold (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Level, firm ground at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Slinfold
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Update numbers if they change
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Share the base location and route
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Common questions in Slinfold
Could you trade in Farlington Strood Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Slinfold from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Long summer days in Slinfold, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Also near Slinfold
More for events in Slinfold
Events we cater in Slinfold
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Location catering around Slinfold
Slinfold is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Shoots in Slinfold are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Slinfold is about 33 miles from central London. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Slinfold, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. From The Street, Park Road and West Way or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in The Haven (2 miles west), Five Oaks (2 miles south-west), Rudgwick (2 miles north-west), Bucks Green (3 miles north-west) and Tisman's Common (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (10 miles south).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Slinfold includes Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Tanbridge House School (2.4 miles east)
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Slinfold? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
- 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