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Film and TV set catering in Holton Hill, East Sussex
Film set catering in Holton Hill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
Film set catering in Holton Hill
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
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. You can fill in our quote form.
Film set catering in Holton Hill, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include crew treats on long shoot days and event crews, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Holton Hill, tracks and soft ground need checking. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Holton Hill (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Holton Hill?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Holton Hill
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Places near Holton Hill
Other occasions in Holton Hill
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Update numbers if they change
- Share the base location and route
- Put allergy details in writing
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Holton Hill
What’s the nearest station to Holton Hill?
The closest is Stonegate station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van come to Holton Hill?
We do. Holton Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Shooting in Holton Hill: unit bases and access
Holton Hill is about 9 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For shoots in Holton Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Holton Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Stonegate station, about 1.4 miles north, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (0.9 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (4.7 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Holton Hill is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN19, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Other places close to Holton Hill we cover include Witherenden Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonegate (2 miles north), Wallcrouch (3 miles north), Shover's Green (3 miles north) and Birchett's Green (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Old Castle (3.7 miles south) and Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Holton Hill include Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Inn (0.7 miles east)
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Holton Hill is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Holton Hill, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Perfect for your shoot in Holton Hill
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
Holton Hill is about 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- 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