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Film and TV set catering in Worth Abbey, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Worth Abbey? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering in Worth Abbey
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Worth Abbey
Is Worth Abbey close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Worth Abbey too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
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 take it from there.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Film set catering in Worth Abbey, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for event crews and commercials and music videos.
For a shoot in a place like Worth Abbey, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Worth Abbey (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Worth Abbey
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Worth Abbey book the van for occasions like:
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Gravetye Manor (2.5 miles east) and Priest House (2.8 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Also near Worth Abbey
What else we do in Worth Abbey
Planning a shoot in Worth Abbey
Worth Abbey is about 3 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in Worth Abbey will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Worth Abbey is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Worth Abbey to Brighton (18 miles away).
Central London is about 28 miles from Worth Abbey. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Three Bridges station is about 2.6 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Worth Abbey, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the RH10 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Worth Abbey, we cover Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-west), Furnace Green (2 miles west), Balcombe (3 miles south), Pease Pottage (4 miles west) and Staplefield (5 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles west), Horsham (9 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (3.4 miles west) and Crawley Hospital (4 miles west). Open spaces near Worth Abbey include Tilgate Lake.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Worth Abbey. In December, daylight in Worth Abbey ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
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’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Worth Abbey
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Worth Abbey, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Where the van can park in Worth Abbey
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- 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