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Film and TV set catering in Barcombe Cross, East Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Barcombe Cross.
- Unit base lunches
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
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Film set catering in Barcombe Cross, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We are often asked to cater event crews and crew treats on long shoot days, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Barcombe Cross, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Barcombe Cross
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Barcombe Cross and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
Within reach of Barcombe Cross are historic houses such as Glyndebourne (3.7 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (3.8 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Barcombe Cross is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Share the base location and route
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Confirm numbers the day before
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Location catering around Barcombe Cross
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Across the BN8 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. Barcombe Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Barcombe Cross to Brighton (9 miles away).
Barcombe Cross is roughly 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Barcombe Cross is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of BN8. That could mean a shoot at a home on High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Barcombe Cross include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Local schools include Chailey School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (within half a mile south-east)
Questions from Barcombe Cross
Can the van go 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.
Is Barcombe Cross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Barcombe Cross?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Barcombe Cross and the whole of East Sussex
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price 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