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Film Set Catering in Guestling
Film set catering in Guestling: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
Book the van in Guestling
Common questions in Guestling
Can the van park in Speckled Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Guestling close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Film set catering in Guestling, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Typical bookings include wrap parties and fashion shoots on location, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Guestling can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Guestling (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter shoots near Guestling chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Guestling
Crews love a chip van day.
In Guestling and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Three Oaks station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Shooting in Guestling: unit bases and access
Guestling is about 3 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Bookings in Guestling come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Guestling is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 33 miles away.
Central London is about 53 miles from Guestling, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 4 miles of Guestling, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the TN35 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Pett Road, Chapel Lane and Winchelsea Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Guestling we cover include Guestling Green (1 mile north-east), Friar's Hill (1 mile east), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west), Fairlight (1 mile south-east) and Ore (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (3 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Barn Theatre and Museum (2.1 miles west) and Conquest Hospital (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Guestling include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Guestling include Buckswood School (0.8 miles north) and The Hastings Academy (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (under half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Guestling
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 will work through them with you.
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Towns and villages near Guestling
Also in Guestling
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The cost per head normally 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.
Why Guestling hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Guestling and the whole of East Sussex
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree how the base is left
- Send final numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
- 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