East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Down Street, East Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Down Street. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Seaside and period locations
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering for Down Street events
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree how the base is left
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send final numbers the day before
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Film set catering in Down Street, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for crew morale days and end-of-shoot parties.
Near Down Street, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Down Street (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Down Street: unit bases and access
Down Street is about 3 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in Down Street will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Uckfield station is about 2.6 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Down Street, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the TN22 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Maresfield (1 mile east), Budlett's Common (2 miles east), Newick (3 miles south-west), Founthill (3 miles south-west) and Ridgewood (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south-east) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Heaven Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Down Street include Brickfield Meadow.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Events we cater in Down Street
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Central London is about 35 miles from Down Street, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Down Street
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Down Street from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Events in Down Street and across East Sussex
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often 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.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Long summer days in Down Street, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Nearby places to Down Street
What else we do in Down Street
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Down Street
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- 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 before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- 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