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Film Set Catering for Wadhurst events
Film set catering in Wadhurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
Book the van in Wadhurst
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan bins and waste at base
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Film set catering in Wadhurst, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We are frequently asked to cater unit base lunches and wrap parties, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Wadhurst, base may be a field or yard. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Wadhurst (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wadhurst: your questions answered
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.
Is Wadhurst close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Planning a shoot in Wadhurst
Wadhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Wadhurst or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Wadhurst is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
The B2099 and B2100 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Wadhurst. Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (under half a mile south) and Scotney Castle (3.8 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Wadhurst is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN5 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Green Square, High Street and Old Station Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the B2099 and B2100, Wadhurst is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Wadhurst, we also cover Pell Green (1 mile north-east), Best Beech Hill (1 mile west), Newbury's (1 mile north-east), Cousley Wood (2 miles north-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (7 miles west), Uckfield (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.1 miles east) and Old Scotney Castle (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Nearby schools include Uplands Community College (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include White Hart pub (within half a mile south-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. 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 often the best value.
Why book our van in Wadhurst
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Wadhurst and across East Sussex
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Places near Wadhurst
More for events in Wadhurst
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, Wadhurst has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Wadhurst? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Wadhurst?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wadhurst and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Event crews
- Stills shoots
For crew arriving by train, Wadhurst station, about 1 mile north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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