East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Flimwell, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Flimwell and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Flimwell?
About our film set catering in Flimwell
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. We are often asked to cater location shoots and outside broadcasts, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural locations near Flimwell can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Flimwell (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Shooting in Flimwell: unit bases and access
Flimwell is about 10 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Bookings in Flimwell come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Flimwell is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Flimwell to Brighton (29 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 3 miles south. With the B2087 nearby, Flimwell is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Flimwell, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN5, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Corner Farm Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Flimwell on the B2087, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Stonecrouch (2 miles north-west), Ticehurst (2 miles west), Three Leg Cross (2 miles west), Cooper's Corner (2 miles south-east) and Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water.
Places near Flimwell
Other occasions in Flimwell
Events we cater in Flimwell
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
Among the historic houses close to Flimwell are Scotney Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Wadhurst Castle (5 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Flimwell is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree how the base is left
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Flimwell hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Flimwell
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- The location’s agreement
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
FAQs for Flimwell
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Flimwell?
Etchingham station, about 3 miles south of the centre.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
- 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