West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Staplefield events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Staplefield and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering for Staplefield events
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. Winter shoots near Staplefield chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Film set catering in Staplefield, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We are frequently asked to cater wrap parties and crew treats on long shoot days, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Staplefield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Location
- Staplefield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Staplefield
Also in Staplefield
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The location’s agreement
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Staplefield
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Staplefield
How far is Staplefield from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Staplefield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Staplefield.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Staplefield for film and TV crews
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your shoot in Staplefield, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Staplefield are Tyes Place (within half a mile east) and Ockenden Manor (2.5 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Staplefield is about 32 miles from central London.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Staplefield we cover include Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Staplefield includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Victory Inn (less than half a mile west)
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Staplefield? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Events we cater in Staplefield
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, Balcombe station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Update numbers if they change
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
- 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