East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Five Ashes
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Five Ashes and across East Sussex.
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Five Ashes
Film set catering in Five Ashes, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We are frequently asked to cater fashion shoots on location and period dramas on location, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Five Ashes, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Five Ashes (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Light in Five Ashes lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Five Ashes: unit bases and access
Five Ashes is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in Five Ashes will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Five Ashes is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Five Ashes to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Five Ashes is roughly 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Five Ashes, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN20 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on Westfield Close, Leeds Lane and Spring Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Skippers Hill (1 mile north), Butcher's Cross (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Skippers Hill Manor School (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Ashes Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Occasions we serve in Five Ashes
It is ideal for short jobs.
In Five Ashes and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside shoots
- Shoots on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Also near Five Ashes
Also in Five Ashes
Where the van can park in Five Ashes
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van if needed
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Questions from Five Ashes
What’s the nearest station to Five Ashes?
The closest is Crowborough station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
How far is Five Ashes from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm allergies by email
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
- 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