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Film Set Catering for Telscombe events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Telscombe.
- Ad shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
Fresh fish and chips in Telscombe
Events we cater in Telscombe
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Telscombe and East Sussex:
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Southease station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
Film set catering for your shoot in Telscombe
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater photo shoots and lunch at the unit base.
Around Telscombe, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Telscombe (BN10, BN2, BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Access checked by locations
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Telscombe
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Long summer days in Telscombe, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Also near Telscombe
Also in Telscombe
Crew catering near Telscombe
Telscombe is about 6 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your shoot in Telscombe, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Telscombe is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Telscombe is about 48 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Telscombe include Monk's House (2.7 miles north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.6 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Telscombe, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 6 miles of Telscombe, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We cover shoots in every part of BN10, BN2 and BN7 and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Tor Road, View Road and Firle Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west), Piddinghoe (2 miles east), Rodmell (2 miles north-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (12 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Lewes Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Telscombe include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Peacehaven Community School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Smugglers Rest pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What affects the price in Telscombe
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Telscombe
Can you serve near the sea around Telscombe?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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