East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Pett, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Pett and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Pett
Crew catering near Pett
Pett is about 5 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in Pett will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Pett is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Pett to Canterbury (about 32 miles away).
Pett is about 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Three Oaks station, about 2.5 miles west. The coast is within about 5 miles of Pett, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN35, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Elms Lane, Pett Road and Chick Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Fairlight Cove (1 mile south), Friar's Hill (1 mile west), Guestling Green (2 miles west), Fairlight (2 miles south-west) and Guestling (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (5 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-west), Belmont (4 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile north-west)
About our film set catering in Pett
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater commercials and music videos and end-of-shoot parties.
Rural locations near Pett can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Pett (TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
FAQs for Pett
Which station is closest to Pett?
Three Oaks station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre.
Is Pett close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Pett.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Pett. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Where the van can park in Pett
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Pett
What else we do in Pett
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pett? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Why choose film set catering in Pett?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
These are some of the bookings we take in Pett and East Sussex:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Historic houses near Pett include Lamb House (4.7 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. On a winter shoot near Pett, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
- 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