East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Balls Green events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Balls Green? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
Planning an event in Balls Green?
About our film set catering in Balls Green
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for seaside and period locations and commercials and music videos.
Near Balls Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Balls Green (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Location catering around Balls Green
Balls Green is about 4 miles north of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Balls Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Balls Green to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
Central London is about 29 miles from Balls Green. For crew arriving by train, Ashurst Kent station, about 1.7 miles north, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Balls Green, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN7 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Close by, we cover shoots in Hartfield (1 mile west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Groombridge (2 miles east), Teasley Mead (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crowborough (4 miles south), Uckfield (10 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (9 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Places near Balls Green
Also in Balls Green
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Balls Green: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Balls Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Balls Green hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
What affects the price in Balls Green
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Balls Green: your questions answered
How far is Balls Green from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Balls Green?
Ashurst Kent station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Where the van can park in Balls Green
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Used oil leaves with the van.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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