West Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in The Haven, West Sussex
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in The Haven. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Outside broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in The Haven
About our film set catering in The Haven
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for crew lunches at base and fashion shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like The Haven, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- The Haven (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in The Haven
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send the unit base address and directions
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
The Haven: your questions answered
Which station is closest to The Haven?
Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre.
How far is The Haven from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Crew catering near The Haven
The Haven is about 3 miles north of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. For a shoot in The Haven, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre.
Wherever your shoot is in RH14, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to The Haven we cover include Five Oaks (1 mile south-east), Bucks Green (2 miles north), Slinfold (2 miles east), Rudgwick (2 miles north) and Tisman's Common (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (5 miles east), Broadfield (11 miles east), Storrington (10 miles south), Billingshurst (3 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Blue Ship Public House (under half a mile west)
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why The Haven hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Why choose film set catering in The Haven?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
The Haven is about 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
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.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Nearby places to The Haven
More for events in The Haven
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter shoots near The Haven chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
- 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