East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Upper Hartfield
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Upper Hartfield and East Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
Planning an event in Upper Hartfield?
About our film set catering in Upper Hartfield
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. Whether it is shoots on location and seaside and period locations, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Upper Hartfield, tracks and soft ground need checking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Upper Hartfield (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Upper Hartfield
Upper Hartfield is about 5 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your shoot in Upper Hartfield, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Upper Hartfield is about 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 3.7 miles north-east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Upper Hartfield, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN7 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Parrock Lane, Cat Street and Gallipot Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Coleman's Hatch (1 mile south-west), Forest Row (2 miles west), Wych Cross (3 miles south-west), Duddleswell (4 miles south) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east) and Cliffe (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (2 miles north-east) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Upper Hartfield
What else we do in Upper Hartfield
Perfect for your shoot in Upper Hartfield
It’s self-contained.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Upper Hartfield:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Nearby historic houses include Bassetts Manor (1.9 miles north) and Hammerwood Park (2.9 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
For event organisers in Upper Hartfield
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upper Hartfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, Upper Hartfield has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
It is 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.
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Upper Hartfield questions
Is Upper Hartfield close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Hartfield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you cover Upper Hartfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Upper Hartfield and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Upper Hartfield. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Upper Hartfield
- Events in Upper Hartfield and across East Sussex
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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