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Film Set Catering in Newbury's
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Newbury's? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
A chip van near Newbury's
Newbury's questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Newbury's from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Film set catering in Newbury's, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for ad shoots and shoots on location.
Near Newbury's, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Newbury's (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree how the base is left
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We clear up quickly after lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
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. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Crew catering near Newbury's
Newbury's is about 5 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Wherever your shoot is in the TN5 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Newbury's to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Newbury's are Wadhurst Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Scotney Castle (2.5 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Newbury's, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN5, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We also bring the van to shoots in Cousley Wood (1 mile south-east), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (1 mile south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south), Hellingly (14 miles south) and Battle (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Vine Public House (less than half a mile south)
Nearby places to Newbury's
What else we do in Newbury's
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Long summer days in Newbury's, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Where the van can park in Newbury's
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Newbury's?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
These are some of the bookings we take around Newbury's:
- Ad shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
Newbury's is about 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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