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Film and TV set catering in Dallington, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Dallington.
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Dallington
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Film set catering in Dallington, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and music video shoots, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Dallington, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Dallington (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Dallington
Other occasions in Dallington
Perfect for your shoot in Dallington
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Dallington and East Sussex:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (3.1 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
Shooting in Dallington: unit bases and access
Dallington is about 7 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Across the TN21 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. Dallington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Dallington to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
Dallington is about 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Dallington is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN21, we just need to know where the van can park. For shoots just outside Dallington, we cover Wood's Corner (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Punnett's Town (2 miles north-west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south-east) and Burwash Common (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (within half a mile west) and Hellingly Hospital (5.6 miles south-west).
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or TN21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send final numbers the day before
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Dallington
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Long summer days in Dallington, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Common questions in Dallington
Is Dallington close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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