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Film Set Catering in Gun Hill
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Gun Hill.
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering for Gun Hill events
Film set catering in Gun Hill, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For wrap parties and commercials and music videos, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Gun Hill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Gun Hill (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Gun Hill: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Gun Hill?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Gun Hill hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
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.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Places near Gun Hill
Other occasions in Gun Hill
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Gun Hill
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning a shoot in Gun Hill
Gun Hill is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Shoots in Gun Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Gun Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (1.9 miles south-east) and Michelham Priory (3.3 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Gun Hill is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN21 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Gun Hill, we also cover Hale Green (1 mile west), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Horam (2 miles north-east) and Lions Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.1 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.9 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Selwyns Wood.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Gun Hill
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Gun Hill close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Gun Hill?
We do. We serve events in Gun Hill and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What affects the price in Gun Hill
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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