East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Houghton Green, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Houghton Green and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Houghton Green
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Film set catering in Houghton Green, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for live events and broadcasts and shoots on location.
Near Houghton Green, check tracks and ground for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Houghton Green
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Houghton Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van come to Houghton Green?
We do. We serve events in Houghton Green and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Houghton Green.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Houghton Green
- Something for crew to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Location catering around Houghton Green
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Bookings in Houghton Green come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Houghton Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Rye station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Historic houses near Houghton Green include Lamb House (1.5 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We serve shoots across TN31. For shoots just outside Houghton Green, we cover Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Rye College (1.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Why choose film set catering in Houghton Green?
Crews love a chip van day.
Whatever the occasion in Houghton Green, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
Central London is about 51 miles from Houghton Green, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. On a winter shoot near Houghton Green, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Nearby places to Houghton Green
What else we do in Houghton Green
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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