East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Hastings, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Hastings.
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
Book the van in Hastings
What affects the price in Hastings
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Hastings? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Hastings
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. We are frequently asked to cater crew morale days and unit base lunches, with pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Shoots in Hastings use all kinds of locations. We need a level spot at base. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Hastings (TN34, TN38, TN37, TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hastings
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Hastings
Which station is closest to Hastings?
St Leonards Warrior Square station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
How far is Hastings from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Hastings?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hastings is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Hastings is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. 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.
Why Hastings hosts choose us
- We cover Hastings and the whole of East Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in Hastings
It’s a morale boost.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
With the A21 and A28 nearby, Hastings is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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.
Nearby places to Hastings
Other occasions in Hastings
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Share the base location and route
- Agree how the base is left
- Update numbers if they change
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Location catering around Hastings
Hastings is in East Sussex. For shoots in Hastings, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Hastings is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Hastings is roughly 52 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, St Leonards Warrior Square station is about 0.9 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hastings, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the TN34, TN38, TN37 and TN35 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From London Road, Church Road and Upper Church Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. You’ll find Hastings on the A21 and A28, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Hastings, we also cover Silverhill (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile east), St Helen's (1 mile north-east), Hollington (1 mile north-west) and St Leonards (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Hastings has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include William Parker Sports College (0.6 miles north-east) and University School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Duke pub (under half a mile north-west)
- 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