East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Ratton Village events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Ratton Village. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Seaside and period locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Ratton Village
Film set catering in Ratton Village, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater ad shoots and period dramas on location.
Near Ratton Village, base may be a field or yard. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Ratton Village? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Ratton Village hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ratton Village
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Nearby places to Ratton Village
What else we do in Ratton Village
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
FAQs for Ratton Village
Can you serve near the sea around Ratton Village?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Ratton Village close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Ratton Village: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
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 we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a shoot in Ratton Village
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For a shoot in Ratton Village, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Ratton Village. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
The A2270 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Ratton Village. Ratton Village is about 51 miles from central London. Ratton Village is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ratton Village, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the BN20, BN21 and BN22 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A2270, Ratton Village is easy for us to reach for your shoot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
A little further out are Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ratton School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile north)
Events we cater in Ratton Village
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
For crew arriving by train, Hampden Park station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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