East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Doleham
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Doleham? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Photo shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside shoots
Planning an event in Doleham?
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Doleham
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Doleham and the whole of East Sussex
- Something for crew to gather round
Film set catering for your shoot in Doleham
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it is music video shoots and location shoots, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
Rural locations near Doleham can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Doleham (TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
- Name a contact in the production office
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
For event organisers in Doleham
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Long summer days in Doleham, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Doleham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Also near Doleham
More for events in Doleham
Why choose film set catering in Doleham?
It lifts the crew.
Whatever the occasion in Doleham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Central London is about 50 miles from Doleham, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Doleham for film and TV crews
Doleham is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Doleham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Doleham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Doleham to Canterbury (about 32 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Doleham station is in Doleham itself. Within reach of Doleham are historic houses such as Durhamford Manor (3.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The coast is within about 5 miles of Doleham, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN35 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Doleham Lane and Doleham Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Doleham we cover include Three Oaks (1 mile south-east), Broadland Row (2 miles north-east), Broad Street (2 miles east), Broad Oak (2 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (5 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south), Belmont (4 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Questions from Doleham
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Doleham?
Doleham has its own station: Doleham station.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Doleham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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