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Film Set Catering in Alfriston
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Alfriston.
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Crew morale days
Film set catering for Alfriston events
About our film set catering in Alfriston
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include wrap parties and outside broadcasts, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Alfriston can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Alfriston (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Towns and villages near Alfriston
More for events in Alfriston
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In December, daylight in Alfriston ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a shoot in Alfriston
Alfriston is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. In and around Alfriston, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Alfriston is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Alfriston to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.2 miles north, is the nearest station. Central London is about 49 miles from Alfriston, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Alfriston, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Alfriston, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in BN26, we can fry fresh for your crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on High Street, Ropewalk and West Street, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Winton (1 mile north), Lullington (1 mile south-east), Dukes Green (1 mile south), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (within half a mile north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Alfriston include Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Smugglers Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Alfriston: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
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.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van come to Alfriston?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Alfriston and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Alfriston
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Alfriston and across East Sussex
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your shoot in Alfriston
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (less than half a mile south-east) and Charleston Farmhouse (2.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear route to base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Level, firm ground at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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