East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Chiddingly
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Chiddingly and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Location filming
Book the van in Chiddingly
Film set catering in Chiddingly, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We’re often asked to cater photo shoots and lunch at the unit base, with mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Chiddingly, tracks and soft ground need checking. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Chiddingly (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Chiddingly? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Questions from Chiddingly
Which station is closest to Chiddingly?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does the van 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.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send final numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Shooting in Chiddingly: unit bases and access
Chiddingly is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Bookings in Chiddingly come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Chiddingly is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Chiddingly to Brighton (15 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 4.7 miles south of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Chiddingly are Horselunges Manor (2.7 miles south-east) and Michelham Priory (3.1 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Chiddingly, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in BN8, we can fry fresh for your crew. For shoots just outside Chiddingly, we cover Whitesmith (1 mile west), East Hoathly (2 miles north-west), Halland (3 miles north-west), Shortgate (3 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells Public House (less than half a mile north)
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Long summer days in Chiddingly, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Chiddingly
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chiddingly?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Chiddingly and across East Sussex
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your crew already know
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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