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Film and TV set catering in Lunsford's Cross, East Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Lunsford's Cross.
- Location filming
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Lunsford's Cross
Film set catering for your shoot in Lunsford's Cross
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. We are often asked to cater commercials and music videos and seaside and period locations, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Lunsford's Cross, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Lunsford's Cross
Is Lunsford's Cross close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Lunsford's Cross?
The closest is Collington station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you come to Lunsford's Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lunsford's Cross is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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What affects the price in Lunsford's Cross
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
Perfect for your shoot in Lunsford's Cross
It is ideal for short jobs.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Collington station, about 2.3 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, Lunsford's Cross has light until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Lunsford's Cross
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Shooting in Lunsford's Cross: unit bases and access
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cover Lunsford's Cross as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Lunsford's Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lunsford's Cross to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Lunsford's Cross is on or near the A269, good for unit base access. Lunsford's Cross is roughly 49 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in TN39, we can bring the van to you. Lunsford's Cross sits on or near the A269, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Close by, we cover shoots in Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). Within reach you will find Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Lunsford's Cross include Bexhill High Academy (1.3 miles south-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send final numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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