East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Firle, East Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Firle? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Firle
Film set catering in Firle, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for commercials and music videos and outside broadcasts.
Near Firle, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Firle (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Firle? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Firle hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your crew already know
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Firle
What else we do in Firle
Perfect for your shoot in Firle
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
Within reach of Firle are historic houses such as Firle Place (less than half a mile south-east) and Glynde Place (1.4 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
Firle: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come 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 park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
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 will take it from there.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Where the van can park in Firle
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Space in front of the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Shooting in Firle: unit bases and access
Firle is about 4 miles south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN8, we can fry fresh for your crew. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Firle to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Firle is about 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Glynde station, about 1 mile north-west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Firle, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 6 miles of Firle, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area. From The Street, Bostal Road and Firle Bostal or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Glynde (1 mile north-west), Glyndebourne (2 miles north-west), Ashton Green (3 miles north), South Heighton (3 miles south) and Ringmer (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (4 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north) and Uckfield (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.2 miles north) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Firle includes Southerham Farm and Firle Beacon.
- Schools near Firle include Science and Technology Policy Research (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ram Inn (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Malling Without (2.6 miles north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter shoots near Firle chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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