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Film and TV set catering in South Heighton, East Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in South Heighton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in South Heighton
Film set catering for your shoot in South Heighton
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for outside broadcasts and music video shoots.
For a shoot in a place like South Heighton, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- South Heighton (BN9)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Used oil leaves with the van.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, South Heighton has light until about 9:15pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Perfect for your shoot in South Heighton
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
For crew arriving by train, Newhaven Town station is about 0.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why South Heighton hosts choose us
- Events in South Heighton and across East Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Light near the van if needed
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Other occasions in South Heighton
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Crew catering near South Heighton
South Heighton is about 1 mile north of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Shoots in South Heighton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
Central London is about 48 miles from South Heighton. Historic houses near South Heighton include Monk's House (2.9 miles north-west) and Firle Place (3 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. South Heighton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of South Heighton, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the BN9 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside South Heighton, we also cover Denton (1 mile south), Piddinghoe (1 mile west), Rodmell (3 miles north-west), Telscombe (3 miles west) and Firle (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (11 miles north) and Polegate (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Planet Earth Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Arlington Castle (4.8 miles east). Open spaces near South Heighton include Itford Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Schools near South Heighton include UTC@Harbourside (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Hampden Arms (under half a mile east)
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What affects the price in South Heighton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
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, fill in our quote form.
South Heighton questions
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 will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to South Heighton?
Newhaven Town station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you come to South Heighton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and South Heighton is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
- 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