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Film and TV set catering in Birchett's Green, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Birchett's Green and East Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Birchett's Green
What affects the price in Birchett's Green
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Film set catering in Birchett's Green, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include shoots on location and event crews, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Birchett's Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Birchett's Green (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Birchett's Green hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for crew to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Location catering around Birchett's Green
Birchett's Green is about 7 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Bookings in Birchett's Green come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Birchett's Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Birchett's Green to Brighton (27 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Birchett's Green are Wadhurst Castle (2 miles west) and Scotney Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Birchett's Green is about 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Birchett's Green, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN5, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Birchett's Green we cover include Wallcrouch (1 mile south), Shover's Green (1 mile south-west), Cousley Wood (2 miles north-west), Pell Green (2 miles north-west) and Stonegate (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west) and Heathfield (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Birchett's Green include Bewl Water.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A closer look at the menu
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.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Places near Birchett's Green
Other occasions in Birchett's Green
Common questions in Birchett's Green
Is Birchett's Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission for the van at base
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send final numbers the day before
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan bins and waste at base
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Winter shoots near Birchett's Green chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Birchett's Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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