East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Heathfield, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Heathfield and East Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Heathfield
How our film set catering works in Heathfield
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for seaside and period locations and stills shoots.
For a location shoot near Heathfield, base might be in a field or farmyard. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Heathfield (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Light in Heathfield lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Occasions we serve in Heathfield
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
Heathfield is about 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Where the van can park in Heathfield
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Common questions in Heathfield
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Heathfield close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Also near Heathfield
Also in Heathfield
Crew catering near Heathfield
Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For shoots in Heathfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Heathfield to Brighton (19 miles away).
The A265 and A267 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Heathfield. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Heathfield, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN21 postcode area. From Upper Station Road, Station Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. You will find Heathfield on the A265 and A267, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Cade Street (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Old Castle (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Heathfield includes Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathfield Community College (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Runt-in-Tun pub (0.8 miles south)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a 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