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Film and TV set catering in Mount Pleasant, East Sussex
Film set catering in Mount Pleasant: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Mount Pleasant
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Mount Pleasant: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
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. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Film set catering for your shoot in Mount Pleasant
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside and period locations and wrap celebrations.
Near Mount Pleasant, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Mount Pleasant (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The location’s agreement
- Access checked by locations
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Crew catering near Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover Mount Pleasant as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Mount Pleasant are Glyndebourne (4.1 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Cooksbridge station, about 2.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Mount Pleasant is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Mount Pleasant, we also cover Barcombe Cross (1 mile south-west), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south), Barcombe (1 mile south), Isfield (2 miles east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east) and Uckfield (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Mount Pleasant includes Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Chailey School (2.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (0.7 miles south)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Mount Pleasant. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
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What affects the price in Mount Pleasant
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Mount Pleasant
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
In Mount Pleasant and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
- Fashion shoots on location
Mount Pleasant is about 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
FAQs for Mount Pleasant
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Mount Pleasant close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send the unit base address and directions
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
For event organisers in Mount Pleasant
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mount Pleasant? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
- 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