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Film and TV set catering in Etchingham, East Sussex
Film set catering in Etchingham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
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Film set catering in Etchingham
Film set catering in Etchingham, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater music video shoots and crew treats on long shoot days.
For a shoot in a place like Etchingham, tracks and soft ground need checking. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Etchingham (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Questions from Etchingham
Which station is closest to Etchingham?
Etchingham has its own station: Etchingham station.
Do you come out to small places like Etchingham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Etchingham.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Etchingham for film and TV crews
Etchingham is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your shoot in Etchingham, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Etchingham: Etchingham station. Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (2.8 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Etchingham, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the TN19 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Oxenbridge Lane and Church Hill, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Burgh Hill (1 mile north-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-east), Silver Hill (2 miles east), Cooper's Corner (2 miles north-east) and Ticehurst (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south-east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Etchingham include Bewl Water.
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles south-east)
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Etchingham: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
What affects the price in Etchingham
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Etchingham
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
Central London is about 41 miles from Etchingham.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send the unit base address and directions
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Nearby places to Etchingham
Also in Etchingham
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Etchingham hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage 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