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Film Set Catering in East Sussex

Covering 289 places across East Sussex for film set catering, fried fresh to order, at the time you choose.

Film Set Catering across East Sussex

Where we cater in East Sussex

A fish and chip van for film and TV crews on location and at unit bases. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or tell us about your event for a quote.

Largest places

What else we do in East Sussex

Postcode areas we cover

Our film set catering in East Sussex

A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for wrap parties and period dramas on location.

Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot.

Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
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.

Pricing in East Sussex

Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.

Why hosts in East Sussex choose us

Bookings across East Sussex, including East Sussex
The queue at the hatch gets people talking
No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Cod, haddock, sausages and pies

Get a quote

Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.

Local landmarks in Eastbourne

In Eastbourne, that can mean an event near St Andrew, Princes Park and Stafford Junior School. You’ll also find The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east), WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west) and Ratton School (1.1 miles west). The nearest railway station is Hampden Park station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Eastbourne includes Combe Hill.

Shooting in East Sussex: unit bases

From Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill-on-Sea to 240 villages and hamlets, East Sussex has every kind of location. We need a level spot at base. The High Weald National Landscape and the South Downs National Park are within easy reach of places across East Sussex, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events. 106 of the places we cover in East Sussex are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered side for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Eastbourne: With the A22 and A259 nearby, Eastbourne is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Hampden Park station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Sunset in Eastbourne 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.

Why fried-to-order beats a buffet

Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal.

Comparing caterers

If the price includes VAT
Exactly what’s included in the price
What the van needs: space, access, power
Whether there’s a minimum

What a fish and chip van costs

The price comes down to a few factors:

Any minimum charge
Your choice of menu
How easy the site is to reach
The number of meals

Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.

Details that help

These details help us quote quickly:

Expected numbers
The date and time of the event
A photo of the space and the way in
Where the event is

A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.

Occasions we serve in East Sussex

Productions book a chip van because crews love it.

The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:

Stills shoots
Seaside shoots
Shoots on location
Lunch at the unit base

Space, access and the venue

Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:

Light near the van if needed
Clear of the shot and sound
A clear route to base

DIY versus a fish and chip van

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.

A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.

FAQs for East Sussex

What paperwork do you provide?

Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.

Do you bring everything you need?

The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.

Do you fry it on site?

Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.

Is grass a problem?

Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.

Do we need to provide anything?

A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.

Can the van come to base?

Usually, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.

What if the weather’s bad?

We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.