East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Blackboys
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 Blackboys.
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
- Location filming
A chip van near Blackboys
Film set catering in Blackboys, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Whether it’s live events and broadcasts and fashion shoots on location, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Blackboys, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Blackboys (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Shooting in Blackboys: unit bases and access
Blackboys is about 3 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. From the centre of Blackboys to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Blackboys is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
The B2102 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Blackboys. For crew arriving by train, Buxted station is about 2.3 miles away. Blackboys is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in TN22, we can fry fresh for your crew. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Mount Pleasant and Gun Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Blackboys is on the B2102, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Etchingwood (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile west), Potter's Green (2 miles north-west), Buxted (2 miles north-west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south-east) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include Blackboys Inn (less than half a mile south)
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Blackboys is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Blackboys? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Nearby places to Blackboys
More for events in Blackboys
Events we cater in Blackboys
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Seaside shoots
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
Blackboys is about 39 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
Blackboys questions
Can the van park in Passingworth Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Is Blackboys close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Blackboys. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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