East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Herstmonceux, East Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Herstmonceux? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Herstmonceux
About our film set catering in Herstmonceux
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for location filming and event crews.
For a shoot in a place like Herstmonceux, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Herstmonceux (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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’re ready to eat. On a winter shoot near Herstmonceux, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Herstmonceux
Do you come out to small places like Herstmonceux?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Herstmonceux close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Crew catering near Herstmonceux
Herstmonceux is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Herstmonceux is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Herstmonceux to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Herstmonceux is about 46 miles from central London. Herstmonceux is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over the BN27 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Fairlawns Drive, Dacre Road and Fiennes Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Chapel Row (1 mile south-east), Stunts Green (1 mile north-west), Flowers Green (1 mile south), Windmill Hill (1 mile east) and Golden Cross (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberstone Hospital (2 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.6 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include Woolpack Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Update numbers if they change
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Why choose film set catering in Herstmonceux?
Crews love a chip van day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
- Location shoots
Historic houses near Herstmonceux include Horselunges Manor (3.1 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
- 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