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Film Set Catering for North Chailey events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in North Chailey.
- Crew lunches at base
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
A chip van near North Chailey
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in North Chailey
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Film set catering in North Chailey, cooked to order
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater location filming and lunch at the unit base.
For a shoot in a place like North Chailey, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- North Chailey (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to North Chailey
Other occasions in North Chailey
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Name a contact in the production office
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Events we cater in North Chailey
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In North Chailey, people book us for occasions like:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Plumpton station, about 3.6 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. On a winter shoot near North Chailey, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in North Chailey, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
North Chailey for film and TV crews
North Chailey is about 4 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. In and around North Chailey, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from North Chailey to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
North Chailey is on or near the A275, good for unit base access. Central London is about 37 miles from North Chailey. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of North Chailey, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in BN8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Station Road, Downs View and Downs View Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A275, North Chailey is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Chailey (1 mile south), Newick (1 mile east), South Street (2 miles south), Founthill (2 miles east) and Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Heaven Farm Museum (3.4 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (4.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Local schools include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles south) and Chailey School (2.3 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in North Chailey? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
North Chailey questions
What’s the nearest station to North Chailey?
Plumpton station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is North Chailey from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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