East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Etchingwood
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Etchingwood and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Etchingwood
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Film set catering in Etchingwood, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and outside broadcasts, with cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Etchingwood, check tracks and ground for the van. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Etchingwood (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Nearby places to Etchingwood
More for events in Etchingwood
Location catering around Etchingwood
Etchingwood is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Shoots in Etchingwood are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Buxted station, about 0.9 miles north-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Etchingwood, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Potter's Green (1 mile north-west), Buxted (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile south-west), Blackboys (1 mile south-east) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Etchingwood includes Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Buxted Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
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.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
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.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Perfect for your shoot in Etchingwood
It is self-contained.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
Etchingwood is about 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In December, daylight in Etchingwood ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Etchingwood
Organising a club, school or community event in Etchingwood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
FAQs for Etchingwood
How far is Etchingwood from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Etchingwood?
Buxted station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches 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