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Film Set Catering for Twelve Oaks events
Film set catering in Twelve Oaks: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Twelve Oaks
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Permission for the van at base
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Film set catering for your shoot in Twelve Oaks
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We are often asked to cater seaside shoots and end-of-shoot parties, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Twelve Oaks can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Twelve Oaks (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you’re 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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Location catering around Twelve Oaks
Twelve Oaks is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Twelve Oaks is well within our area, 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, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Central London is about 43 miles from Twelve Oaks. Historic houses near Twelve Oaks include Bateman's (2.4 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Twelve Oaks is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN32 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hollingrove (1 mile north-east), Brightling (1 mile north), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (2.3 miles west). The countryside around Twelve Oaks includes Senlac Hill.
Nearby places to Twelve Oaks
What else we do in Twelve Oaks
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Twelve Oaks, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In December, daylight in Twelve Oaks ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Twelve Oaks? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Who books film set catering in Twelve Oaks?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wrap parties
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location filming
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Twelve Oaks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Questions from Twelve Oaks
Is Twelve Oaks too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can the van come to Twelve Oaks?
We do. We serve events in Twelve Oaks and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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