East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Barcombe events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Barcombe? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
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About our film set catering in Barcombe
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater live events and broadcasts and end-of-shoot parties.
Near Barcombe, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Barcombe for film and TV crews
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. In and around Barcombe, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Barcombe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Barcombe to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Barcombe is roughly 41 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Barcombe include Glyndebourne (3.2 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (3.2 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Barcombe is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (3 miles south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Barcombe include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Anglers Rest pub (0.5 miles east)
Towns and villages near Barcombe
More for events in Barcombe
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Barcombe
Is Barcombe close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Occasions we serve in Barcombe
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Barcombe book the van for occasions like:
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter shoots near Barcombe chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Have a back-up for special diets
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Where the van can park in Barcombe
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- The location’s agreement
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Barcombe
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Barcombe
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Barcombe? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
- 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