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Film Set Catering for Cock Marling events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Cock Marling.
- Commercials and music videos
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Cock Marling
Perfect for your shoot in Cock Marling
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Whatever the occasion in Cock Marling, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Winchelsea station, about 1.1 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
Film set catering in Cock Marling, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside shoots and crew morale days.
Near Cock Marling, check tracks and ground for the van. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Cock Marling (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Cock Marling
Cock Marling is about 7 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. People in Cock Marling book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Cock Marling to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
Central London is about 51 miles from Cock Marling. Among the historic houses close to Cock Marling are Lamb House (2.5 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN31. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Udimore (1 mile west), Icklesham (2 miles south), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Broadland Row (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (7 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south-west), Belmont (7 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Camber Castle (2.4 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Cock Marling
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. In December, daylight in Cock Marling ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
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The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
For event organisers in Cock Marling
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send final numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for crew to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Common questions in Cock Marling
Is Cock Marling close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve near the sea around Cock Marling?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
- 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