East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Hadlow Down, East Sussex
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 Hadlow Down.
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
A chip van near Hadlow Down
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, Hadlow Down has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Film set catering for your shoot in Hadlow Down
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for period dramas on location and treat days on a long shoot.
For a shoot in a place like Hadlow Down, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Hadlow Down (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Hadlow Down
Which station is closest to Hadlow Down?
The closest is Buxted station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Hadlow Down?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Buxted station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
For event organisers in Hadlow Down
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently 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 confirm what we can provide.
Planning a shoot in Hadlow Down
Hadlow Down is about 4 miles south of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your shoot in Hadlow Down, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Hadlow Down is roughly 37 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hadlow Down, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in TN22, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Waghorns Lane, School Lane and St Marks Field, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Hadlow Down, we also cover Etchingwood (2 miles south-west), Buxted (2 miles west), Potter's Green (2 miles south-west), Blackboys (2 miles south) and Framfield (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north), Uckfield (4 miles south-west) and Newhaven (15 miles south).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hadlow Down includes Selwyns Wood.
Places near Hadlow Down
Other occasions in Hadlow Down
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree how the base is left
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Where the van can park in Hadlow Down
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hadlow Down
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
- 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