East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Blacklands events
Film set catering in Blacklands: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Blacklands?
About our film set catering in Blacklands
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For unit base lunches and seaside shoots, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
For a location shoot near Blacklands, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Blacklands (TN34, TN37, TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
Used oil leaves with the van.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Events we cater in Blacklands
It is a morale boost.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Blacklands and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside and period locations
Central London is about 53 miles from Blacklands, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Crew catering near Blacklands
Blacklands is about 1 mile east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Bookings in Blacklands come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Blacklands is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 31 miles away.
Blacklands is on or near the A2101, good for unit base access. For crew arriving by train, Ore station is about 0.6 miles away. The coast is within about a mile of Blacklands, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in TN34, TN37 and TN35, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Laton Road, Manor Road and Park Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. With the A2101 close by, Blacklands is simple for us to get to with the van. Other places close to Blacklands we cover include St Helen's (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile west), Belmont (1 mile south-east), America Ground (1 mile south) and Hastings Old Town (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (14 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The True Crime Museum (0.9 miles south) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Blacklands include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include William Parker Sports College (0.7 miles north-west) and University School (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Crowleys Bar (0.7 miles south)
FAQs for Blacklands
Which station is closest to Blacklands?
The closest is Ore station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can the van park in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why Blacklands hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Blacklands and across East Sussex
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. On a winter shoot near Blacklands, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Blacklands
Other occasions in Blacklands
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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