East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Bodiam, East Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Bodiam. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering in Bodiam
Film set catering for your shoot in Bodiam
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are often asked to cater seaside and period locations and outside broadcasts, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Bodiam, check tracks and ground for the van. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Bodiam (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Bodiam. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Bodiam hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Bodiam and across East Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Crew catering near Bodiam
Bodiam is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Bodiam to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Bodiam is about 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles south-west. Bodiam is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over TN32. If your venue is just outside Bodiam, we also cover Sandhurst Cross (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles north-east), Little Conghurst (2 miles north), Four Throws (2 miles north) and Linkhill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (11 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (13 miles west).
- Local schools include Bodiam Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Castle Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, daylight in Bodiam ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Plan bins and waste at base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Room for the crew to queue
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Also in Bodiam
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bodiam
Do you come out to small places like Bodiam?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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