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Film and TV set catering in Lower Dicker, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Lower Dicker.
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in Lower Dicker
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Level, firm ground at base
- 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.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Film set catering for your shoot in Lower Dicker
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. For stills shoots and unit base lunches, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Lower Dicker, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Lower Dicker (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Lower Dicker
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Lower Dicker questions
Which station is closest to Lower Dicker?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.9 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Lower Dicker from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can the van come to Lower Dicker?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Lower Dicker is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Lower Dicker
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for crew to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Lower Dicker
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What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter shoots near Lower Dicker chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Lower Dicker? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Put allergy details in writing
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Location catering around Lower Dicker
Lower Dicker is about 2 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. In and around Lower Dicker, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Lower Dicker is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Lower Dicker are Horselunges Manor (1.2 miles east) and Michelham Priory (1.6 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Berwick (Sussex) station is about 3.9 miles away. Lower Dicker is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over BN27 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Hackhurst Lane, Diamond Drive and Court Lodge Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Lower Dicker we cover include Lower Horsebridge (1 mile east), Nash Street (1 mile north-west), Tile Hurst (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (1 mile south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles north) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.8 miles east).
- Schools near Lower Dicker include Bede's Prep School (1.4 miles south-west) and Hailsham Community College (2 miles south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Events we cater in Lower Dicker
It needs no kitchen on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Lower Dicker is about 45 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
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 normally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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