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Film Set Catering in Cooksbridge
Film set catering in Cooksbridge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Fresh fish and chips in Cooksbridge
Cooksbridge for film and TV crews
Cooksbridge is about 2 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Across the BN8 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Cooksbridge station is in Cooksbridge itself. Cooksbridge is roughly 41 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Cooksbridge, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Station Mews, Chatfield Close and Chandler's Mead or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Cooksbridge, we also cover Chiltington (1 mile north-west), Barcombe (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-east), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
A little further out are St John under the Castle Lewes (1.9 miles south) and Lewes Castle (2.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Local pubs include The Rainbow Inn (0.5 miles north)
Film set catering in Cooksbridge, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside and period locations and outside broadcasts.
Near Cooksbridge, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Cooksbridge (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cooksbridge
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
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Questions from Cooksbridge
What’s the nearest station to Cooksbridge?
Cooksbridge station, in Cooksbridge itself.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Cooksbridge and across East Sussex
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We clear up quickly after lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Long summer days in Cooksbridge, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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