West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in West Grinstead
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in West Grinstead.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
A chip van near West Grinstead
Where the van can park in West Grinstead
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A clear route to base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Film set catering in West Grinstead, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We are often asked to cater music video shoots and location filming, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like West Grinstead, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Area
- West Grinstead (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around West Grinstead
West Grinstead is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. For shoots in West Grinstead, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from West Grinstead to Brighton (13 miles away).
For shoots in RH13, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Steyning Road, Carylls Meadow and Clothalls Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Littleworth (1 mile south-east), Partridge Green (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-west), Shipley (2 miles west) and Whitehall (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (10 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Open spaces near West Grinstead include Knepp Wildland.
Why choose film set catering in West Grinstead?
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
West Grinstead is roughly 37 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Nearby places to West Grinstead
Other occasions in West Grinstead
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in West Grinstead? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Grinstead?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in West Grinstead
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your crew already know
- Events in West Grinstead and across West Sussex
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
West Grinstead questions
Is West Grinstead close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like West Grinstead?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including West Grinstead.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Light in West Grinstead lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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