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Film Set Catering in Wych Cross
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Wych Cross. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Event crews
Film set catering for Wych Cross events
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Wych Cross: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How our film set catering works in Wych Cross
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for location shoots and ad shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Wych Cross, tracks and soft ground need checking. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Wych Cross (RH18)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 generally simpler.
Crew catering near Wych Cross
Wych Cross is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wych Cross and nearby villages. Wych Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Wych Cross to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, East Grinstead station is about 4.5 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Standen (3.2 miles north-west) and Saint Hill Manor (3.6 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Wych Cross is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in RH18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on Lewes Road and Wych Cross or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Chelwood Gate (1 mile south), Forest Row (2 miles north), Birchgrove (2 miles south-west), Coleman's Hatch (2 miles north-east) and Chelwood Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Lewes (13 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles east), Uckfield (8 miles south-east), South Malling (13 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south).
A little further out are Heaven Farm Museum (3.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Update numbers if they change
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wych Cross?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Events we cater in Wych Cross
Crews love a chip van day.
These are some of the bookings we take in Wych Cross and East Sussex:
- Location filming
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew morale days
Wych Cross is about 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
Common questions in Wych Cross
Which station is closest to Wych Cross?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Is Wych Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you cover Wych Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Wych Cross is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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