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Film Set Catering for Staplecross events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Staplecross and the surrounding area.
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering in Staplecross
Film set catering in Staplecross, fried fresh
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. Whether it’s stills shoots and period dramas on location, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Staplecross, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Staplecross (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Staplecross
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Staplecross from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Staplecross?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Staplecross: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree how the base is left
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Who books film set catering in Staplecross?
It’s a morale boost.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location shoots
Staplecross is about 45 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
Planners, venues and businesses
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 service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Also near Staplecross
Also in Staplecross
Crew catering near Staplecross
Staplecross is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Shoots in Staplecross are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Staplecross to Brighton (31 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (2.4 miles south) and Great Dixter (2.8 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Staplecross, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in TN32, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Sheringham Close, Cricketers Field and Weald View or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Cripp's Corner (1 mile south-west), Snagshall (1 mile north), Swaile's Green (1 mile south-west), Mill Corner (2 miles east) and Sedlescombe (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Open spaces near Staplecross include Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Inn (within half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Staplecross
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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