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Film and TV set catering in Crumbles, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Crumbles.
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Stills shoots
A chip van near Crumbles
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Update numbers if they change
- Have a back-up for special diets
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Plan bins at the unit base.
About our film set catering in Crumbles
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Typical bookings include period dramas on location and crew treats on long shoot days, with cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Crumbles, check tracks and ground for the van. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Crumbles (BN23)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 is crisp.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for crew to gather round
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Crumbles
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Crumbles
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Crumbles: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Crumbles? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Crumbles
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Crumbles too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you come to Crumbles?
We do. Crumbles is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Planning a shoot in Crumbles
Crumbles is about 2 miles east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your shoot in Crumbles, and we will plan access and set-up. Crumbles is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Crumbles is about 52 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crumbles is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in BN23, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Tambora Square, Long Beach View and Golden Gate Way, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Langney (1 mile west), Pevensey Bay (1 mile north-east), Pevensey (2 miles north), Westham (2 miles north-west) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles north-east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (15 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles north) and Pevensey Castle (1.5 miles north). The countryside around Crumbles includes Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School (0.8 miles south-west)
- 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