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Film and TV set catering in Cliffe, East Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Cliffe.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
A chip van near Cliffe
Film set catering in Cliffe, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Whether it is seaside and period locations and unit base lunches, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Around Cliffe, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- We cover Cliffe and the whole of East Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Location catering around Cliffe
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN7, we can bring the van to you. Cliffe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Cliffe has its own station, Lewes station. Central London is about 44 miles from Cliffe. Cliffe is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in BN7 and BN8, we can fry fresh for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You will find Cliffe on the A26, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Cliffe, we also cover Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.5 miles north-east) and St Thomas à Becket Cliffe (within half a mile west). The countryside around Cliffe includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Local schools include South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles north) and Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Gardeners Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Cliffe
Can the van park in Railway Land?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come to Cliffe?
Yes, we do. Cliffe is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
We clear up quickly after lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
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What else we do in Cliffe
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Light in Cliffe lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Cliffe?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
Cliffe is on or near the A26, good for unit base access.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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