East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Blackness, East Sussex
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Blackness. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
Fresh fish and chips in Blackness
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
About our film set catering in Blackness
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are often booked for seaside and period locations and location filming.
Near Blackness, check tracks and ground for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Blackness (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Blackness
Blackness is about 2 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Blackness or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.5 miles east. Blackness is roughly 50 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Blackness, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Blackness, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in BN24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Forge Place, Hailsham Road and Hankham Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Hankham (1 mile north-east), Stone Cross (1 mile south-east), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.9 miles east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Blackness include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Causeway School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Permission for the van at base
- A clear route to base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Blackness: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Blackness?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you come to Blackness?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Blackness and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before you book.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Also near Blackness
Also in Blackness
Why choose a fish and chip van in Blackness?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Blackness and across East Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Why choose film set catering in Blackness?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
Whatever the occasion in Blackness, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
Within reach of Blackness are historic houses such as Michelham Priory (4.4 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Light in Blackness lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Blackness, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
- 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