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Film and TV set catering in Wivelsfield Green, West Sussex
Film set catering in Wivelsfield Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Wivelsfield Green
About our film set catering in Wivelsfield Green
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. For seaside shoots and live events and broadcasts, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Wivelsfield Green, tracks and soft ground need checking. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Wivelsfield Green
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Wivelsfield Green or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 2.1 miles west. Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (4.3 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Wivelsfield Green is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over RH17. Your shoot could be at a house on Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wivelsfield Green include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Wivelsfield Green
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
FAQs for Wivelsfield Green
Is Wivelsfield Green close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Wivelsfield Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you cover Wivelsfield Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Wivelsfield Green is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Wivelsfield Green is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Wivelsfield Green?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Wivelsfield Green:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Central London is about 37 miles from Wivelsfield Green.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For event organisers in Wivelsfield Green
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Wivelsfield Green
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Nearby places to Wivelsfield Green
What else we do in Wivelsfield Green
- 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