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Film and TV set catering in Denton, East Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Denton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Denton
For event organisers in Denton
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Film set catering in Denton, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for photo shoots and lunch at the unit base.
For a location shoot near Denton, base might be in a field or farmyard. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Denton (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Room for the crew to queue
- Light near the van if needed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Denton. Sunset in Denton 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Name a contact in the production office
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Plan bins at the unit base.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Denton and across East Sussex
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Denton
Can the van park in Castle Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Denton for film and TV crews
Denton is about 1 mile north-east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Denton and the surrounding area. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Denton are Monk's House (3.1 miles north-west) and Firle Place (3.3 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. With the A26 and A259 nearby, Denton is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Denton, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in BN9, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on New Road, Avis Road and Hill Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Denton include the A26 and A259, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Denton, we cover South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile west), Rodmell (3 miles north-west), Telscombe (3 miles west) and Firle (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Polegate (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arlington Castle (4.8 miles east) and Planet Earth Museum (under half a mile west). Within reach you’ll find Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Local schools include UTC@Harbourside (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Flying Fish pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Denton
Also in Denton
- 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