East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Hastings Old Town
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Hastings Old Town and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Hastings Old Town
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
About our film set catering in Hastings Old Town
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it is seaside shoots and location shoots, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a location shoot near Hastings Old Town, base might be in a field or farmyard. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Hastings Old Town (TN34, TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Hastings Old Town
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Hastings station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm numbers the day before
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Towns and villages near Hastings Old Town
Other occasions in Hastings Old Town
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Winter shoots near Hastings Old Town chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Hastings Old Town? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access checked by locations
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hastings Old Town
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Location catering around Hastings Old Town
Hastings Old Town is about 1 mile south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. In and around Hastings Old Town, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Hastings Old Town is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 32 miles away.
Hastings Old Town is about 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about a mile of Hastings Old Town, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN34 and TN35. That could mean a shoot at a home on Crown Lane, Croft Road and Manor Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Hastings Old Town we cover include Rock-a-Nore (1 mile south-east), Belmont (1 mile north), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles west) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.5 miles west) and Hastings Castle (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Hastings Old Town include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include University School (0.9 miles west) and William Parker Sports College (1.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Standard Public House (less than half a mile south)
Hastings Old Town: your questions answered
Can the van park in Linton Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Hastings Old Town?
Hastings station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your crew already know
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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