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Film Set Catering for East 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 East Chiltington.
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
Fresh fish and chips in East Chiltington
FAQs for East Chiltington
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’ll follow the site rules.
How far is East Chiltington from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Film set catering in East Chiltington, fried fresh
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. For treat days on a long shoot and shoots on location, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like East Chiltington, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- East Chiltington (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
East Chiltington for film and TV crews
East Chiltington is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. For shoots in East Chiltington, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around East Chiltington. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near East Chiltington include Anne of Cleves House (4.3 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Plumpton station, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of East Chiltington, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in BN7, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Chiltington (1 mile east), Plumpton (1 mile south-west), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-west), Streat (1 mile west) and South Chailey (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local schools include Chailey School (1.6 miles north-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why East Chiltington hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover East Chiltington and the whole of East Sussex
- A clear quote before booking
Why choose film set catering in East Chiltington?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
- Stills shoots
East Chiltington is about 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there’s a minimum
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. At midsummer, East Chiltington has light until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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What else we do in East Chiltington
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in East Chiltington
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or BN7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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