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Film and TV set catering in West Hoathly, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in West Hoathly.
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near West Hoathly
West Hoathly: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like West Hoathly?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you cover West Hoathly?
Yes, we do. We serve events in West Hoathly and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
About our film set catering in West Hoathly
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it is photo shoots and ad shoots, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near West Hoathly, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near West Hoathly
What else we do in West Hoathly
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Where the van can park in West Hoathly
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in West Hoathly and across West Sussex
See how we price and the cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in West Hoathly
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
In West Hoathly and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location shoots
Nearby historic houses include Priest House (under half a mile south-west) and Gravetye Manor (0.8 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Daylight is short on winter shoots near West Hoathly: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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West Hoathly for film and TV crews
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cover West Hoathly as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
West Hoathly is about 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of West Hoathly, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the RH19 postcode area. Streets in the area include Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). The countryside around West Hoathly includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (under half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send the unit base address and directions
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Plan bins at the unit base.
- 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