East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Chuck Hatch
Film set catering in Chuck Hatch: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering for Chuck Hatch events
Film set catering in Chuck Hatch, fried fresh
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. For music video shoots and period dramas on location, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Chuck Hatch can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- We cover Chuck Hatch and the whole of East Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. At midsummer, Chuck Hatch has light until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Common questions in Chuck Hatch
Do you come out to small places like Chuck Hatch?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Towns and villages near Chuck Hatch
What else we do in Chuck Hatch
Planning a shoot in Chuck Hatch
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Around Chuck Hatch, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Chuck Hatch is roughly 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 4 miles north-east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chuck Hatch, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the TN7 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
Occasions we serve in Chuck Hatch
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
Nearby historic houses include Bassetts Manor (2.9 miles north) and Hammerwood Park (4 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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