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Film and TV set catering in Marden's Hill, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Marden's Hill.
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering for Marden's Hill events
Film set catering in Marden's Hill, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include crew lunches at base and music video shoots, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Marden's Hill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Marden's Hill (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Sunset in Marden's Hill is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Perfect for your shoot in Marden's Hill
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
Historic houses near Marden's Hill include Groombridge Place (3.8 miles north-east) and Bassetts Manor (4 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Marden's Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send allergies to us in writing
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van if needed
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
FAQs for Marden's Hill
Do you come out to small places like Marden's Hill?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Marden's Hill.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Crew catering near Marden's Hill
Marden's Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN6, we can fry fresh for your crew. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Marden's Hill to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Crowborough station is about 2.7 miles away. Central London is about 31 miles from Marden's Hill, within easy reach for London-based crews. Marden's Hill is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Friars Vale, St John's Road and Marden's Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Friar's Gate (1 mile north-west), Chuck Hatch (2 miles west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Boarshead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.7 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Marden's Hill includes Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Marden's Hill include Beacon Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon Inn (0.7 miles north)
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
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.
- 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