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Film and TV set catering in Swaile's Green, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Swaile's Green.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
A chip van near Swaile's Green
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Light in Swaile's Green lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Swaile's Green
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for ad shoots and fashion shoots on location.
Near Swaile's Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Swaile's Green (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Swaile's Green
Swaile's Green is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. People in Swaile's Green book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Swaile's Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Swaile's Green are Durhamford Manor (1.2 miles south) and Great Dixter (3.9 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Swaile's Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over TN32 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to shoots in Cripp's Corner (1 mile north), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Polegate (15 miles south-west) and Hastings Old Town (8 miles south).
A little further out are Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Vinehall School (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Why choose film set catering in Swaile's Green?
It’s a morale boost.
Whatever the occasion in Swaile's Green, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew morale days
- Crew lunches at base
- Period dramas on location
Swaile's Green is about 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
What affects the price in Swaile's Green
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Places near Swaile's Green
Other occasions in Swaile's Green
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Swaile's Green: your questions answered
Is Swaile's Green close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Swaile's Green?
Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you come to Swaile's Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Swaile's Green is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where does the van go on location?
Usually, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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