East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Holywell, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Holywell.
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
Film set catering for Holywell events
FAQs for Holywell
Is Holywell close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Film set catering in Holywell, fried fresh
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. For crew lunches at base and treat days on a long shoot, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Around Holywell, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Holywell (BN20, BN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree how the base is left
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Working with your venue
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Holywell? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What affects the price in Holywell
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Holywell
Also in Holywell
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Why choose film set catering in Holywell?
It lifts the crew.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew lunches at base
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Eastbourne station, about 1.2 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there’s a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
Shooting in Holywell: unit bases and access
Holywell is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. In and around Holywell, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Holywell to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Holywell is about 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Holywell is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Anywhere in BN20 and BN21, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Mount Road, Cliff Road and Denton Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Holywell, we also cover Meads (1 mile north-west), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Roedean Moira House (0.6 miles north-west) and Gildredge House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. On a winter shoot near Holywell, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Holywell, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
- 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