East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Offham, East Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Offham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
A chip van near Offham
Film set catering in Offham, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We are frequently asked to cater unit base lunches and outside broadcasts, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Offham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Offham (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in Offham lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Offham
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree how the base is left
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Have a back-up for special diets
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Nearby places to Offham
Other occasions in Offham
Who books film set catering in Offham?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Offham book the van for occasions like:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Within reach of Offham are historic houses such as Anne of Cleves House (1.7 miles south-east) and Glyndebourne (3.4 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
FAQs for Offham
Which station is closest to Offham?
Cooksbridge station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Offham?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Crew catering near Offham
Offham is about 1 mile north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Offham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Cooksbridge station is about 0.9 miles away. Central London is about 42 miles from Offham. Offham is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in BN7, we can fry fresh for your crew. For shoots just outside Offham, we cover Hamsey (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile south-east), South Malling (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles south-east) and Cliffe (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (1.5 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Schools near Offham include Lewes Old Grammar School (1.5 miles south-east) and Priory School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmiths Arms (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.1 miles south-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