East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Burlow
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Burlow. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Crew morale days
- Stills shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering for Burlow events
About our film set catering in Burlow
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We’re often asked to cater ad shoots and photo shoots, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Burlow can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Burlow (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Burlow
- Something for crew to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
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’re ready, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us a map or what3words for base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Events we cater in Burlow
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
In Burlow and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
- Stills shoots
Burlow is roughly 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Burlow is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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 normally the easier option.
Planning a shoot in Burlow
Burlow is about 4 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. People in Burlow 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. Burlow is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Within reach of Burlow are historic houses such as Horselunges Manor (2.8 miles south) and Michelham Priory (4.5 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Burlow, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across the TN21 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Chiddingly Road and The Hedgerows or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Horam (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile south-west), Lions Green (1 mile north-west), Hale Green (1 mile south-west) and Vines Cross (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The May Garland Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Burlow
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Burlow close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Burlow?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Towns and villages near Burlow
More for events in Burlow
- 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