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Film and TV set catering in Ringmer, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Ringmer.
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering for Ringmer events
About our film set catering in Ringmer
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater ad shoots and live events and broadcasts.
Around Ringmer, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Ringmer (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear route to base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Ringmer for film and TV crews
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. For shoots in Ringmer, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Ringmer. Ringmer is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ringmer to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Glynde station, about 2.4 miles south, is the nearest station. Within reach of Ringmer are historic houses such as Glyndebourne (1.1 miles south) and Glynde Place (1.9 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Ringmer, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in BN8 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a shoot at a home on Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Ringmer we cover include Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west) and South Malling Without (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Ringmer includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Anchor pub (within half a mile north)
Events we cater in Ringmer
It is self-contained.
In Ringmer and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
- Period dramas on location
- Commercials and music videos
Ringmer is roughly 42 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Ringmer
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Ringmer: your questions answered
Is Ringmer close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ringmer.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Name a contact in the production office
- Send final numbers the day before
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Places near Ringmer
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A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In December, daylight in Ringmer ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or BN8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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