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Film Set Catering for Friar's Gate events
Film set catering in Friar's Gate: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
Planning an event in Friar's Gate?
About our film set catering in Friar's Gate
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for crew morale days and ad shoots.
Near Friar's Gate, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Update numbers if they change
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Nearby places to Friar's Gate
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Friar's Gate
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
For event organisers in Friar's Gate
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Shooting in Friar's Gate: unit bases and access
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Around Friar's Gate, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Friar's Gate to Brighton (20 miles away).
Friar's Gate is roughly 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Eridge station, about 3 miles east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Friar's Gate, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN6, we just need to know where the van can park. For shoots just outside Friar's Gate, we cover Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Beacon Academy (2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Half Moon Inn (within half a mile north)
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Long summer days in Friar's Gate, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
FAQs for Friar's Gate
Is Friar's Gate too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Friar's Gate?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
- 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