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Film and TV set catering in Woodmancote, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Woodmancote. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
A chip van near Woodmancote
How our film set catering works in Woodmancote
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for music video shoots and end-of-shoot parties.
For a shoot in a place like Woodmancote, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Woodmancote (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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 you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Woodmancote
Can the van park in Tottington Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
How far is Woodmancote from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Planning a shoot in Woodmancote
Woodmancote is about 6 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. People in Woodmancote book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Woodmancote to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 4.3 miles east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Woodmancote, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in BN5, we can bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Blackstone (1 mile north-east), Small Dole (2 miles south-west), Henfield (2 miles north-west), Albourne (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. On a winter shoot near Woodmancote, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Woodmancote, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Why choose film set catering in Woodmancote?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
In Woodmancote and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Event crews
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
Central London is about 41 miles from Woodmancote.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Space in front of the hatch
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, 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