East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Brightling
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Brightling and the surrounding area.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
A chip van near Brightling
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Light in Brightling lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Brightling? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Film set catering in Brightling, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for event crews and ad shoots.
Rural locations near Brightling can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Brightling (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Plan bins and waste at base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Brightling?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Brightling and the whole of East Sussex
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Brightling
Other occasions in Brightling
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Brightling, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
For event organisers in Brightling
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Brightling? 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 your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for Brightling
Do you come out to small places like Brightling?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Brightling?
Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Location catering around Brightling
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. People in Brightling book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 289 places across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Brightling to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Brightling is roughly 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Brightling, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the TN32 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on The Street and Rectory Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
Events we cater in Brightling
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
Historic houses near Brightling include Bateman's (1.9 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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