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Film Set Catering for Three Oaks events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Three Oaks.
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Three Oaks?
How our film set catering works in Three Oaks
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are often booked for lunch at the unit base and shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like Three Oaks, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Three Oaks (TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Winter shoots near Three Oaks 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 arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Three Oaks? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Three Oaks. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Three Oaks hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Three Oaks
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Three Oaks
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Also near Three Oaks
More for events in Three Oaks
Who books film set catering in Three Oaks?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
These are some of the bookings we take around Three Oaks:
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
Among the historic houses close to Three Oaks are Durhamford Manor (4.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Three Oaks for film and TV crews
Three Oaks is about 3 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Across the TN35 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 289 places in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Three Oaks to Brighton (33 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Three Oaks station is in Three Oaks itself. Three Oaks is roughly 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in TN35, we can fry fresh for your crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Butcher's Lane, Morgay Wood Lane and Eight Acre Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Doleham (1 mile north-west), Broad Street (2 miles north-east), Icklesham (2 miles north-east), Broadland Row (3 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (3 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south), Belmont (3 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Barn Theatre and Museum (1.5 miles west) and Conquest Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Three Oaks include Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-east) and Hastings Academy (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hope Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Questions from Three Oaks
What’s the nearest station to Three Oaks?
Three Oaks station, in Three Oaks itself.
Is Three Oaks too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you cover Three Oaks?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Three Oaks is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
- 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