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Film Set Catering for Warninglid events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Warninglid.
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
A chip van near Warninglid
What affects the price in Warninglid
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
About our film set catering in Warninglid
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Whether it’s outside broadcasts and wrap parties, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Warninglid can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Warninglid (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
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 Warninglid chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Location catering around Warninglid
Warninglid is about 4 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Around Warninglid, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. Warninglid is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Warninglid to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
Warninglid is about 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Warninglid are historic houses such as Tyes Place (1.8 miles north-east) and Ockenden Manor (2.4 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Warninglid, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RH17, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on The Street, Staplefield Lane and Orchard Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Slough Green (1 mile east), Staplefield (1 mile north-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles east), Brook Street (2 miles east) and Cuckfield (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (2.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Warninglid questions
How far is Warninglid from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Warninglid?
Balcombe station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you cover Warninglid?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Warninglid and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Towns and villages near Warninglid
More for events in Warninglid
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Who books film set catering in Warninglid?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Warninglid and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, Balcombe station, about 3.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree how the base is left
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Warninglid and the whole of West Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- 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