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Film and TV set catering in Hankham, East Sussex
Film set catering in Hankham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Event crews
- Location shoots
A chip van near Hankham
Film set catering for your shoot in Hankham
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it’s ad shoots and seaside shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Hankham, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Hankham (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For shoots in Hankham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Central London is about 50 miles from Hankham, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Hankham is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Here we cover the BN24 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Hankham, we cover Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hankham include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hankham
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Perfect for your shoot in Hankham
It needs no kitchen on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Nearby historic houses include Michelham Priory (4.4 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.7 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there is a minimum
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Common questions in Hankham
Is Hankham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan bins and waste at base
Fewer choices mean faster service.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Winter shoots near Hankham chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get 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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What affects the price in Hankham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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