East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Hellingly, East Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hellingly? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Hellingly?
About our film set catering in Hellingly
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for location shoots and end-of-shoot parties.
Shoots around Hellingly often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Hellingly (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Hellingly for film and TV crews
Hellingly is about 1 mile north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. In and around Hellingly, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Hellingly is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hellingly to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Polegate station, roughly 4.3 miles south of the centre. Hellingly is roughly 45 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Hellingly, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN27, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Cheviot Street and Iris Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Upper Horsebridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Magham Down (1 mile east), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (under half a mile north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles north).
- Local schools include Hailsham Community College (1.2 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree how the base is left
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Hellingly
How far is Hellingly from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Hellingly?
The closest is Polegate station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you come to Hellingly?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Hellingly and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Hellingly is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hellingly?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in Hellingly
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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