East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Northiam
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Northiam and the surrounding area.
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Northiam
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How our film set catering works in Northiam
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it is crew lunches at base and wrap celebrations, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Northiam, tracks and soft ground need checking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Northiam (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Northiam
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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Northiam for film and TV crews
Northiam is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For shoots in Northiam, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
The A268 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Northiam. Within reach of Northiam are historic houses such as Great Dixter (0.5 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Northiam, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the TN31 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, Main Street and Elizabeth Gardens or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Northiam include the A268, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Beckley (2 miles south-east), Beckley Furnace (3 miles south), Broad Oak (3 miles south), Flackley Ash (3 miles east) and Broadland Row (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
A little further out are The C.M Booth Collection (4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you will find Hayes Arms Hotel (0.5 miles south)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Northiam
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your crew already know
What affects the price in Northiam
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Winter shoots near Northiam chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
FAQs for Northiam
Is Northiam close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Is Northiam too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to Northiam?
Yes, we do. Northiam is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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.
- 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