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Film Set Catering for Cackle Street events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Cackle Street? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
Film set catering for Cackle Street events
Film set catering in Cackle Street, fried fresh
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and crew morale days.
For a shoot in a place like Cackle Street, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Cackle Street (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Cackle Street
Crews love a chip van day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
- Fashion shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (3.1 miles west) and Great Dixter (4 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Cackle Street is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Cackle Street
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
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. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Common questions in Cackle Street
What’s the nearest station to Cackle Street?
The closest is Doleham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How far is Cackle Street from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Crew catering near Cackle Street
Cackle Street is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN31, we can bring the van to you. We serve 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Cackle Street to Brighton (32 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Doleham station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Cackle Street is roughly 49 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 6 miles of Cackle Street, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in TN31, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Cackle Street, St Marys Close and Pottery Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Brede (1 mile south), Westfield (2 miles south), Sedlescombe (3 miles west), Mill Corner (3 miles north) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Barn Theatre and Museum (3 miles south). The countryside around Cackle Street includes Senlac Hill and Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (under half a mile south)
Places near Cackle Street
More for events in Cackle Street
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
- 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