East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Jarvis Brook events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Jarvis Brook and the surrounding area.
- Stills shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Jarvis Brook
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Film set catering in Jarvis Brook, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. Typical bookings include photo shoots and wrap parties, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Jarvis Brook, tracks and soft ground need checking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Jarvis Brook (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Jarvis Brook. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Jarvis Brook and the whole of East Sussex
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Jarvis Brook
It is ideal for short jobs.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
- Photo shoots
Jarvis Brook is roughly 33 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Location catering around Jarvis Brook
Jarvis Brook is about 1 mile east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Jarvis Brook or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Jarvis Brook to Brighton (20 miles away).
Historic houses near Jarvis Brook include Groombridge Place (4.7 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Crowborough station serves Jarvis Brook directly. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Jarvis Brook, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over TN6. Whether your shoot is on Western Road, Tubwell Lane and Osborne Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Jarvis Brook, we also cover Crowborough (1 mile west), Steel Cross (1 mile north), Boarshead (1 mile north), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Beacon Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
Places near Jarvis Brook
What else we do in Jarvis Brook
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In December, daylight in Jarvis Brook ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Jarvis Brook
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Jarvis Brook too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
- 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