East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Founthill
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Founthill? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in Founthill
Film set catering in Founthill, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Whether it is stills shoots and crew morale days, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Founthill can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Founthill (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Founthill
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in Founthill will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Founthill to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
Founthill is roughly 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Founthill is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in BN8 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (0.7 miles north)
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. On a winter shoot near Founthill, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Founthill? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Events we cater in Founthill
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Crew lunches at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 3.3 miles east.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there is a minimum
- When final numbers are due
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Towns and villages near Founthill
More for events in Founthill
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Founthill questions
Is Founthill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Founthill from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
- 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