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Film Set Catering for South Chailey 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 South Chailey.
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for South Chailey events
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
How our film set catering works in South Chailey
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for location shoots and unit base lunches.
For a shoot in a place like South Chailey, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- South Chailey (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
South Chailey: your questions answered
Which station is closest to South Chailey?
The closest is Plumpton station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
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.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter shoots near South Chailey chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in South Chailey
It is ideal for short jobs.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
Nearby historic houses include Anne of Cleves House (5 miles south). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Places near South Chailey
More for events in South Chailey
South Chailey for film and TV crews
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover South Chailey as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. South Chailey is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from South Chailey to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Central London is about 39 miles from South Chailey, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Plumpton station, about 1.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. South Chailey is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in BN8, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). The countryside around South Chailey includes Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local pubs include Swan Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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