East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Flackley Ash
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Flackley Ash.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
Book the van in Flackley Ash
Who books film set catering in Flackley Ash?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Flackley Ash, people book us for events such as:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
Among the historic houses close to Flackley Ash are Lamb House (3.2 miles south-east) and Great Dixter (3.9 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
About our film set catering in Flackley Ash
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and seaside and period locations, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Flackley Ash, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Flackley Ash (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- A clear route to base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Common questions in Flackley Ash
How far is Flackley Ash from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve near the sea around Flackley Ash?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Flackley Ash.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Flackley Ash and across East Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Long summer days in Flackley Ash, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Flackley Ash, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Crew catering near Flackley Ash
Flackley Ash is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Bookings in Flackley Ash come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Flackley Ash to Canterbury (27 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Rye station, roughly 3 miles south-east of the centre. Flackley Ash is about 49 miles from central London. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across TN31 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Flackley Ash, we also cover Peasmarsh (1 mile south-east), Beckley (2 miles west), Udimore (3 miles south), Cock Marling (3 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Ypres Tower (3.3 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Flackley Ash includes Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
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Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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