East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Chailey events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Chailey. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
A chip van near Chailey
Film set catering in Chailey, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater event crews and treat days on a long shoot.
For a shoot in a place like Chailey, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Chailey (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Chailey
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Chailey, people book us for occasions like:
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location filming
- Music video shoots
Chailey is roughly 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
What else we do in Chailey
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Chailey
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Chailey and the whole of East Sussex
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Common questions in Chailey
Is Chailey too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
What affects the price in Chailey
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Winter shoots near Chailey chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Crew catering near Chailey
Chailey is about 5 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Chailey is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Chailey is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Plumpton station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Chailey, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in BN8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in North Chailey (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile south-west), Newick (1 mile north-east), Founthill (1 mile east) and South Chailey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Blackcap and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chailey include Chailey Heritage School (1.2 miles north-west) and Chailey School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Name a contact in the production office
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
- 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