East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Horney Common events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Horney Common. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering for Horney Common events
Events we cater in Horney Common
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
- Lunch at the unit base
Horney Common is about 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
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- Any minimum charge
Film set catering in Horney Common, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Whether it’s lunch at the unit base and crew morale days, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Horney Common, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Horney Common (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Horney Common
Horney Common is about 3 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Shoots in Horney Common are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Horney Common is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Horney Common to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Buxted station is about 2.8 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Horney Common, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in TN22, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Old Forge Lane and Tylers Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Horney Common we cover include Nutley (2 miles north-west), Duddleswell (2 miles north), Furner's Green (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles north-west) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Lewes (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south), Newhaven (15 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Horney Common include Brickfield Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Foresters Arms (0.6 miles north-east)
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At midsummer, Horney Common has light until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Horney Common hosts choose us
- We cover Horney Common and the whole of East Sussex
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Light near the van if needed
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Horney Common
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Places near Horney Common
What else we do in Horney Common
Questions from Horney Common
What’s the nearest station to Horney Common?
Buxted station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Horney Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
For event organisers in Horney Common
Organising a club, school or community event in Horney Common? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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