East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Chiltington events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Chiltington.
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Chiltington events
Film set catering for your shoot in Chiltington
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside and period locations and outside broadcasts.
Near Chiltington, check tracks and ground for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Chiltington (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Chiltington questions
Do you come 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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Chiltington?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Also near Chiltington
More for events in Chiltington
Location catering around Chiltington
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chiltington. Chiltington is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Central London is about 40 miles from Chiltington, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Chiltington, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in BN7, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve shoots in East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chiltington include Blackcap and Malling Down.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Room for the crew to queue
- A clear route to base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Chiltington
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Chiltington
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Light in Chiltington lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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 cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What affects the price in Chiltington
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Chiltington
It is self-contained.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
- Treat days on a long shoot
Historic houses near Chiltington include Anne of Cleves House (3.7 miles south) and Glyndebourne (4.9 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- 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