East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Iden
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Iden and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Outside broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Location filming
Book the van in Iden
What affects the price in Iden
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Iden? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Film set catering for your shoot in Iden
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for stills shoots and wrap parties.
Rural locations near Iden can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Iden (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Iden
Iden is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Iden as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Rye station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. Historic houses near Iden include Lamb House (2.2 miles south) and Smallhythe Place (4.1 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Iden, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN31. From Parkwood, Elmsmead and Grove Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Iden we cover include Houghton Green (1 mile south-east), Playden (1 mile south), Rye Foreign (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (2 miles south-east) and Rye (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (12 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (2.1 miles south) and Ypres Tower (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Iden includes Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby schools include Rye College (1.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Why choose film set catering in Iden?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
Iden is about 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send the unit base address and directions
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Nearby places to Iden
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How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, Iden has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Questions from Iden
Do you come out to small places like Iden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Iden?
Rye station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Iden.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Iden?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. 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.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- 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