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Film Set Catering in Vines Cross
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Vines Cross? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Ad shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
A chip van near Vines Cross
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
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 Vines Cross
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for live events and broadcasts and stills shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Vines Cross, tracks and soft ground need checking. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Vines Cross (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Vines Cross
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Vines Cross
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Nearby places to Vines Cross
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Update numbers if they change
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Vines Cross for film and TV crews
Vines Cross is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Shoots in Vines Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Vines Cross is about 42 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Vines Cross, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN21, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Warbleton (1 mile north-east), Horam (1 mile west), Maynard's Green (1 mile north-west), Burlow (2 miles south-west) and Old Heathfield (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (3.9 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Vines Cross include Heathfield Community College (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Brewers Arms (less than half a mile north)
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Vines Cross is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Vines Cross questions
Do you come out to small places like Vines Cross?
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, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Where does the van go on location?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Vines Cross
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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