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Film Set Catering in Pell Green
Film set catering in Pell Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
- Event crews
Book the van in Pell Green
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Film set catering in Pell Green, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. For live events and broadcasts and seaside and period locations, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Pell Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Pell Green (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Who books film set catering in Pell Green?
It is ideal for short jobs.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
Among the historic houses close to Pell Green are Wadhurst Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Scotney Castle (3 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Winter shoots near Pell Green chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for 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’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Pell Green questions
How far is Pell Green from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Pell Green?
Wadhurst station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Can the van come to Pell Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Pell Green and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Pell Green for film and TV crews
Pell Green is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Around Pell Green, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Wadhurst station is about 1.5 miles away. Pell Green is about 35 miles from central London. Pell Green is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across TN5 and the streets around it. For shoots just outside Pell Green, we cover Newbury's (1 mile north-east), Cousley Wood (1 mile north-east), Wadhurst (1 mile south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (14 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Pell Green includes Bewl Water.
- Nearby schools include Uplands Community College (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Vine Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
- 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