East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Forest Row events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Forest Row.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering for Forest Row events
About our film set catering in Forest Row
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We’re frequently asked to cater stills shoots and event crews, with pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Forest Row, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Forest Row (RH18)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Forest Row
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Who books film set catering in Forest Row?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
Within reach of Forest Row are historic houses such as Standen (2.3 miles west) and Hammerwood Park (2.8 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Forest Row questions
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 will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Forest Row?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can the van come to Forest Row?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Forest Row and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Update numbers if they change
- Send the unit base address and directions
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Towns and villages near Forest Row
More for events in Forest Row
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Long summer days in Forest Row, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Forest Row, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Location catering around Forest Row
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. In and around Forest Row, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We take the van to 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Forest Row to Brighton (19 miles away).
Forest Row is roughly 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.2 miles north-west. Forest Row is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the RH18 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Greenfields School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Foresters Arms (within half a mile north)
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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