East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Hartfield, East Sussex
Film set catering in Hartfield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near Hartfield
How our film set catering works in Hartfield
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We are frequently asked to cater crew morale days and ad shoots, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Hartfield can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Hartfield (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Hartfield
Is Hartfield close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Hartfield?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hartfield
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
What affects the price in Hartfield
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Light in Hartfield lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Shooting in Hartfield: unit bases and access
Hartfield is about 4 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For shoots in Hartfield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Hartfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hartfield to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Historic houses near Hartfield include Bassetts Manor (1.5 miles north-west) and Hammerwood Park (3 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Hartfield is about 29 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hartfield, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in TN7, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Church Street and Rectory Field or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Hartfield we cover include Balls Green (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Groombridge (3 miles east) and Stone Cross (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crowborough (4 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (10 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor Inn (within half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Also near Hartfield
Other occasions in Hartfield
Perfect for your shoot in Hartfield
It works in any weather.
In Hartfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Fashion shoots on location
- Shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ashurst Kent station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
- 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