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Film Set Catering in Witherenden Hill
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Witherenden Hill? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
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Film set catering for your shoot in Witherenden Hill
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it is wrap celebrations and live events and broadcasts, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Witherenden Hill, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Witherenden Hill (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Witherenden Hill
Could you trade in Wadhurst Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Witherenden Hill close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning a shoot in Witherenden Hill
Witherenden Hill is about 8 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Around Witherenden Hill, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. Witherenden Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Central London is about 39 miles from Witherenden Hill, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Witherenden Hill is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN19 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Holton Hill (1 mile south-east), Stonegate (2 miles north-east), Shover's Green (3 miles north), Wallcrouch (3 miles north-east) and Birchett's Green (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (4.4 miles south) and Ticehurst House Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Update numbers if they change
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access checked by locations
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Witherenden Hill
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Light in Witherenden Hill lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Witherenden Hill
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Witherenden Hill and across East Sussex
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Witherenden Hill
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Music video shoots
Among the historic houses close to Witherenden Hill are Bateman's (2 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (3.7 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
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What else we do in Witherenden Hill
- 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