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Film Set Catering for Tidebrook events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Tidebrook.
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering for Tidebrook events
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Film set catering for your shoot in Tidebrook
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For ad shoots and crew lunches at base, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Tidebrook, tracks and soft ground need checking. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Tidebrook
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Tidebrook? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Tidebrook: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get 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
Crew catering near Tidebrook
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Across the TN5 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 23 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Tidebrook is about 36 miles from central London. Tidebrook is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN5, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Tidebrook we cover include Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). Open spaces near Tidebrook include Bewl Water.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Tidebrook?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Tidebrook and the whole of East Sussex
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Common questions in Tidebrook
Can the van park in Wadhurst Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Tidebrook?
Wadhurst station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Who books film set catering in Tidebrook?
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Update numbers if they change
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Tidebrook
Also in Tidebrook
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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