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Film Set Catering in Newick
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Newick and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Newick
Film set catering in Newick, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include music video shoots and seaside and period locations, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Newick, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Newick (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Newick
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Nearby places to Newick
Other occasions in Newick
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Newick
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Newick?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
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 and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. In December, daylight in Newick ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Newick
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
For crew arriving by train, Uckfield station is about 3.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
What affects the price in Newick
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Access and parking
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.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Shooting in Newick: unit bases and access
Newick is about 4 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover Newick as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Newick is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Newick to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Newick is about 37 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Newick, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in BN8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Street, Church Road and Station Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Founthill (1 mile south-east), North Chailey (1 mile west), Chailey (1 mile south-west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Down Street (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (4 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Brickfield Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (less than half a mile east)
- 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