Sussex Chef Production Catering
About Sussex Chef Catering:
Sussex Chef know the rhythm of a shoot doesn’t follow ordinary hours, and neither do they!
Whether it’s fueling your team before sunrise, keeping energy up through a long day on location, or making sure there’s something satisfying at wrap, Sussex Chef bring proper food made with care and a good dose of Sussex know-how. Their style is flexible: packed bags, each one clearly labelled with dietaries, ready for a quick grab-and-go; generous buffets and BBQ spreads that feel celebratory; or a full temporary kitchen on-site with their chefs cooking fresh. However your production runs, they will adapt.
They typically cater from 15 crew upwards and cover Sussex, Kent, Surrey and London. Menus are designed to feel plentiful, balanced, and genuinely restorative dishes that warm, refresh and keep people going. Add a craft table or drinks station if you need that constant flow of fuel throughout the day.
Sussex Chef are reliable, production-savvy, and easy to work with. Think of them as one less thing to worry about, your crew are fed, happy, and ready, so you can focus on the shoot.
Contact Details
Sussex Chef
+44 (0) 1342 714274
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you’d like full service, they’ll staff it. If you just want delivery and drop-off, that works too. They adapt to what makes sense for your shoot .
Yes. They can set up hydration stations, provide hot drinks and soft drinks, or build drinks into meal services depending on what you need.
Yes. They’re used to numbers shifting and always build in a bit of a contingency. If your headcount changes on the day, they’ll adjust as best they can.
Ideally 72 hours for larger crews so that they can plan menus and logistics properly, but if something last-minute crops up, they’ll always do their best to make it happen!
Yes. If your shoot has split units or two locations on the same day, Sussex Chef can plan staggered deliveries or duplicate set-ups so no one misses out.
Menus are generous, balanced, and crew-friendly. Think hot plated meals, BBQ feasts, buffet spreads, or individual bags if you’re moving fast. Always with a good mix of protein, carbs and veg to keep people going.
They’re happy to be flexible depending on the job. As a guide, they usually work with a minimum of 15 crew, but if it makes sense for the production, they’ll always find a way.
They’ll be there when you need them!
Yes, they can bring either hot meals ready to eat in individual portions, or set up on location with their team cooking and serving fresh on site.
Definitely. They do grab-and-go bags or boxes, each labelled with the person’s name and dietary requirements, so no one is left guessing what’s theirs.
Sussex Chef handle dietary requirements with care – every meal is labelled clearly and prepared separately to avoid cross-contamination (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free etc.)
Yes! They can bring in a temporary kitchen and cook from scratch on site, which works brilliantly for longer shoots or when you want food straight from the pass.
Yes! They can keep a craft table stocked with fruits, snacks, hot and cold drinks, that constant flow of fuel crews need between meals.
