East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Broad Oak, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Broad Oak and East Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Location filming
Planning an event in Broad Oak?
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Broad Oak. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Broad Oak
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Broad Oak and the whole of East Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
About our film set catering in Broad Oak
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. For seaside and period locations and stills shoots, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural locations near Broad Oak can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Broad Oak (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Name a contact in the production office
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
What affects the price in Broad Oak
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Permission for the van at base
- Lighting for early or late service
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Long summer days in Broad Oak, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Broad Oak, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Who books film set catering in Broad Oak?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Whatever the occasion in Broad Oak, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (3.3 miles north) and Durhamford Manor (3.5 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Broad Oak? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Nearby places to Broad Oak
What else we do in Broad Oak
FAQs for Broad Oak
How far is Broad Oak from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Broad Oak?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Broad Oak for film and TV crews
Broad Oak is about 6 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your shoot in Broad Oak, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Broad Oak to Canterbury (31 miles away).
Broad Oak is about 48 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, Doleham station, about 2.2 miles south, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN31 postcode area. Local streets include Pond Close, Reedswood Road and The Orchard; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Broad Oak sits on or near the B2089, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-east), Broadland Row (1 mile east), Doleham (2 miles south), Udimore (2 miles east) and Beckley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Nortons Farm Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (4.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- 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