East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Golden Cross, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Golden Cross and East Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
A chip van near Golden Cross
How our film set catering works in Golden Cross
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are frequently asked to cater wrap celebrations and treat days on a long shoot, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Golden Cross can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Golden Cross (BN27, BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Golden Cross: unit bases and access
Golden Cross is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Around Golden Cross, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Central London is about 44 miles from Golden Cross, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.6 miles south, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Golden Cross, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN27 and BN8, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Burgh Hill Road and Golden Cross, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Golden Cross, we also cover Wickstreet (2 miles south), Ripe (2 miles south-west), Laughton (2 miles west), Arlington (3 miles south) and Berwick (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (3.3 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Cross Inn (within half a mile west)
Also in Golden Cross
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Golden Cross
It lifts the crew.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
Historic houses near Golden Cross include Michelham Priory (2.3 miles south-east) and Horselunges Manor (2.8 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
Golden Cross questions
What’s the nearest station to Golden Cross?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.6 miles south of the centre.
Is Golden Cross close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
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.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. On a winter shoot near Golden Cross, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Golden Cross and the whole of East Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Plan bins at the unit base.
- 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