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Film Set Catering for Shortgate events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Shortgate.
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
- Commercials and music videos
Fresh fish and chips in Shortgate
Film set catering in Shortgate, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We are frequently asked to cater event crews and crew lunches at base, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Shortgate, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Shortgate (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Shortgate
It is self-contained.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Seaside shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Treat days on a long shoot
Shortgate is about 41 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
Shooting in Shortgate: unit bases and access
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Across the BN8 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Uckfield station, about 3.9 miles north, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Shortgate are Glyndebourne (3.5 miles south-west) and Glynde Place (4 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Shortgate is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of BN8 and the streets around it. For shoots just outside Shortgate, we cover Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Flag any coeliac crew
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
What affects the price in Shortgate
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Towns and villages near Shortgate
Also in Shortgate
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Shortgate hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your crew already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Shortgate and across East Sussex
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Shortgate: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. 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 how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Questions from Shortgate
Which station is closest to Shortgate?
The closest is Uckfield station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Shortgate?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
- 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