East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in High Cross, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across High Cross and East Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
A chip van near High Cross
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in High Cross
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
How our film set catering works in High Cross
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Typical bookings include live events and broadcasts and seaside and period locations, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near High Cross, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- High Cross (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. 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
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Crew catering near High Cross
High Cross is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Around High Cross, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. High Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Central London is about 35 miles from High Cross, within easy reach for London-based crews. High Cross is on or near the B2101, good for unit base access. High Cross is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN6. Main roads around High Cross include the B2101, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to High Cross we cover include Argos Hill (1 mile east), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Town Row (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Wellbrook (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Crowborough Country Park.
- Local pubs include The King's Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
High Cross questions
How far is High Cross from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to High Cross?
Crowborough station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Perfect for your shoot in High Cross
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around High Cross:
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send final numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. On a winter shoot near High Cross, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Places near High Cross
More for events in High Cross
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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