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Film and TV set catering in Kent Street, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Kent Street.
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering for Kent Street events
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Long summer days in Kent Street, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Kent Street
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. Whether it’s wrap parties and photo shoots, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Kent Street, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Kent Street (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Kent Street: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Kent Street?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Kent Street?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How fast is service?
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.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Also near Kent Street
Other occasions in Kent Street
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning a shoot in Kent Street
Kent Street is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Kent Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Kent Street is roughly 49 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Battle station, about 2.2 miles west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 5 miles of Kent Street, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN33, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Kent Street, we also cover Westfield (1 mile east), Telham (2 miles west), Sedlescombe (2 miles north), Whatlington (2 miles north-west) and Brede (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van if needed
- Permission for the van at base
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Perfect for your shoot in Kent Street
It is ideal for short jobs.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Kent Street book the van for occasions like:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
Historic houses near Kent Street include Durhamford Manor (2.2 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Kent Street
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Kent Street
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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