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Film Set Catering in Steel Cross
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Steel Cross? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Steel Cross?
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
A short menu keeps the line moving.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Film set catering in Steel Cross, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For ad shoots and crew morale days, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
Near Steel Cross, check tracks and ground for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Steel Cross (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Steel Cross
Steel Cross is about 1 mile north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For shoots in Steel Cross, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Steel Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Steel Cross is about 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Steel Cross is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN6, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your shoot is on Hindleap Avenue, Payne Close and Vachery Street or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Boarshead (1 mile north), Crowborough (1 mile south-west), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Marden's Hill (2 miles west) and Friar's Gate (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boars Head Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Common questions in Steel Cross
Is Steel Cross too small for a chip van?
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Do you come to Steel Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Steel Cross is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Steel Cross: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Places near Steel Cross
What else we do in Steel Cross
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or TN6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Steel Cross and the whole of East Sussex
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Steel Cross
It is ideal for short jobs.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location shoots
Historic houses near Steel Cross include Groombridge Place (3.8 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Room for the crew to queue
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Steel Cross
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Steel Cross? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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