East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Friston events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Friston.
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
A chip van near Friston
Film set catering in Friston, cooked to order
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside shoots and fashion shoots on location.
Around Friston, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Friston (BN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Friston and across East Sussex
- Something for crew to gather round
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Friston questions
What’s the nearest station to Friston?
The closest is Eastbourne station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
How far is Friston from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Where the van can park in Friston
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access checked by locations
- The location’s agreement
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Friston
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send final numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Friston?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Location shoots
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
Historic houses near Friston include Alfriston Clergy House (3.7 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Crew catering near Friston
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Around Friston, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Friston is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Friston to Brighton (16 miles away).
Friston is about 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Eastbourne station, roughly 3.2 miles east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Friston, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in BN20, we just need to know where the van can park. From Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). Open spaces near Friston include Combe Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Tiger Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Places near Friston
What else we do in Friston
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter shoots near Friston 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get 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. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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