East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Lower Horsebridge, East Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Lower Horsebridge and the surrounding area.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
Planning an event in Lower Horsebridge?
Film set catering in Lower Horsebridge, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater live events and broadcasts and crew morale days.
Near Lower Horsebridge, check tracks and ground for the van. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Lower Horsebridge (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- 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 will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Lower Horsebridge
Other occasions in Lower Horsebridge
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What affects the price in Lower Horsebridge
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Lower Horsebridge
Lower Horsebridge is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For a shoot in Lower Horsebridge, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Polegate station, about 4.1 miles south. Lower Horsebridge is roughly 45 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Lower Horsebridge, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in BN27, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Tile Hurst (1 mile south), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile east), Lower Dicker (1 mile west), Hellingly (1 mile east) and Hailsham (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.1 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Hailsham Community College (1.3 miles south-east)
Common questions in Lower Horsebridge
Is Lower Horsebridge close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Lower Horsebridge?
Polegate station, about 4.1 miles south of the centre.
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’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Light in Lower Horsebridge lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Who books film set catering in Lower Horsebridge?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Lower Horsebridge, people book us for occasions like:
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (0.6 miles north-east) and Michelham Priory (1.6 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there’s a minimum
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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