East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Battle
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Battle. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Battle?
How it works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In December, daylight in Battle ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Battle? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Battle
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater crew lunches at base and crew morale days.
Near Battle, base may be a field or yard. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Battle (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Battle and the whole of East Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
Location catering around Battle
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in Battle will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
With the A271 and A2100 nearby, Battle is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Historic houses near Battle include Durhamford Manor (2.4 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Battle is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN33 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Market Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Battle is on the A271 and A2100, which makes the journey straightforward. For shoots just outside Battle, we cover Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (within half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Claverham Community College (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Abbey Hotel (within half a mile south-east)
Food your guests will love
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.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Access checked by locations
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Battle
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
More for events in Battle
Occasions we serve in Battle
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Battle, people book us for occasions like:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
Central London is about 47 miles from Battle, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Battle
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Battle?
Battle station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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