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Film and TV set catering in Telscombe Cliffs, East Sussex
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 Telscombe Cliffs.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Telscombe Cliffs?
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Telscombe Cliffs: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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How our film set catering works in Telscombe Cliffs
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and photo shoots.
For a location shoot near Telscombe Cliffs, base might be in a field or farmyard. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Telscombe Cliffs (BN10)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Telscombe Cliffs
Is Telscombe Cliffs close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve near the sea around Telscombe Cliffs?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Telscombe Cliffs
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Telscombe Cliffs and across East Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Places near Telscombe Cliffs
Other occasions in Telscombe Cliffs
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Telscombe Cliffs
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Telscombe Cliffs? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Who books film set catering in Telscombe Cliffs?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
Telscombe Cliffs is about 49 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Crew catering near Telscombe Cliffs
Telscombe Cliffs is about 3 miles west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Telscombe Cliffs is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Telscombe Cliffs is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Telscombe Cliffs to Brighton (6 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Telscombe Cliffs are Monk's House (3 miles north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.9 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Newhaven Town station is about 2.9 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Telscombe Cliffs, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in BN10, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Park Avenue, Ambleside Avenue and Park View Rise or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Telscombe (1 mile north), Peacehaven (1 mile east), East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west) and Piddinghoe (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (13 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
A little further out are Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Telscombe Cliffs includes Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Peacehaven Community School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Smugglers Rest pub (0.6 miles west)
- 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