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Film Set Catering in Maresfield
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Maresfield and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
Fresh fish and chips in Maresfield
How our film set catering works in Maresfield
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We are often asked to cater stills shoots and crew lunches at base, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Maresfield, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. 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.
- Where
- Maresfield (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Maresfield: unit bases and access
Maresfield is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Maresfield is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Maresfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Maresfield to Brighton (15 miles away).
Maresfield is about 36 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Maresfield, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in TN22, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Robian Close and Batts Bridge Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Maresfield we cover include Budlett's Common (1 mile south-east), Down Street (1 mile west), Ridgewood (3 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Newick (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Maresfield include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south-east)
Maresfield questions
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 will follow the site rules.
Could you trade in West Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Maresfield: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Maresfield
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree how the base is left
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
Events we cater in Maresfield
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
In Maresfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Uckfield station, about 2 miles south, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- 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