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Film and TV set catering in Penhurst, East Sussex
Film set catering in Penhurst: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
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How our film set catering works in Penhurst
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Whether it’s event crews and location shoots, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Penhurst, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Penhurst (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Name a contact in the production office
- Update numbers if they change
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For event organisers in Penhurst
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Penhurst? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Shooting in Penhurst: unit bases and access
Penhurst is about 6 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cover Penhurst as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Battle station is about 3.8 miles away. Central London is about 45 miles from Penhurst, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Penhurst, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN33 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover shoots in Steven's Crouch (2 miles south-east), Netherfield (2 miles north-east), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north), Hollingrove (3 miles north) and Brightling (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (8 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles east) and Bexhill Hospital (5.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Penhurst: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Penhurst
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in Penhurst, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
Within reach of Penhurst are historic houses such as Bateman's (4.7 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
Questions from Penhurst
Do you come out to small places like Penhurst?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The location’s agreement
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Penhurst
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Places near Penhurst
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What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
- 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