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Film and TV set catering in Hurst Green, East Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Hurst Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
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Book the van in Hurst Green
Film set catering in Hurst Green, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it’s lunch at the unit base and music video shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Hurst Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A clear route to base
- A queue area clear of trucks
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
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Light in Hurst Green lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Hurst Green
Crews love a chip van day.
These are some of the bookings we take around Hurst Green:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
Hurst Green is roughly 41 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Hurst Green: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hurst Green?
Etchingham station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Hurst Green close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you cover Hurst Green?
We do. We serve events in Hurst Green and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hurst Green.
Towns and villages near Hurst Green
What else we do in Hurst Green
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Name a contact in the production office
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
A dining area at base helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- Events in Hurst Green and across East Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Shooting in Hurst Green: unit bases and access
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Around Hurst Green, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Etchingham station is about 1.3 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (4.4 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Hurst Green is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN19 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your shoot is on Station Road, London Road and Great Oak or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Old Bull Inn (within half a mile east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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