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Film and TV set catering in Westmeston, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Westmeston and the surrounding area.
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Stills shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Westmeston
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
About our film set catering in Westmeston
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for end-of-shoot parties and seaside shoots.
Near Westmeston, check tracks and ground for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Westmeston (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Light in Westmeston lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A clear route to base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Location catering around Westmeston
Westmeston is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For shoots in Westmeston, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Central London is about 41 miles from Westmeston. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hassocks station is about 2.1 miles away. Westmeston is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the BN6 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Westmeston, we also cover Ditchling (1 mile north), Keymer (2 miles north-west), Clayton (2 miles west), Hassocks (2 miles north-west) and Hurst Wickham (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (14 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west) and Lancing (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (1.7 miles west) and The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Westmeston include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Downlands Community School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Hotel (1 mile north)
Westmeston questions
Is Westmeston close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Westmeston.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Westmeston? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Who books film set catering in Westmeston?
Crews love a chip van day.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
Nearby historic houses include Preston Manor & Gardens (4.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Westmeston
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
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What else we do in Westmeston
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Westmeston? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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