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Film and TV set catering in Southgate, West Sussex
Film set catering in Southgate: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
A chip van near Southgate
About our film set catering in Southgate
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it is crew treats on long shoot days and shoots on location, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Around Southgate, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Southgate (RH10, RH11)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Southgate
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
Southgate is on or near the A2004 and A2219, good for unit base access.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Southgate
Could you trade in Tilgate Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Is Southgate close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Southgate is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Southgate? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Nearby places to Southgate
What else we do in Southgate
Crew catering near Southgate
Southgate is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. In and around Southgate, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Southgate is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Southgate to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Southgate is about 27 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Crawley station serves Southgate directly.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10 and RH11, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Oak Road, Cook Road and Colet Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find Southgate on the A2004 and A2219, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Crawley (1 mile north-east), Tilgate (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east) and Langley Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (0.7 miles north) and County Mall (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Southgate include Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Three Bridges Junior School (within half a mile north-east) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Downsman pub (within half a mile south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Southgate hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Southgate? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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