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Film and TV set catering in Normans' Bay, 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 Normans' Bay.
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Normans' Bay
Film set catering in Normans' Bay, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Whether it’s wrap celebrations and seaside shoots, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Normans' Bay, tracks and soft ground need checking. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Normans' Bay (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Where the van can park in Normans' Bay
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Normans' Bay
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Light in Normans' Bay lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
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Crew catering near Normans' Bay
Normans' Bay is about 4 miles south-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Wherever your shoot is in the BN24 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Normans' Bay to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
Central London is about 51 miles from Normans' Bay.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN24, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Coastguard Close and Coast Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Normans' Bay we cover include Pevensey Bay (2 miles south-west), Pevensey (2 miles west), Wartling (3 miles north-west), Westham (3 miles west) and Boreham Street (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (5 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles north-east), Seaford (13 miles west), Hailsham (7 miles north-west) and St Leonards (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Pevensey Castle (2.7 miles west) and Bexhill Hospital (4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Gillham Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The Star Inn (under half a mile north)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Normans' Bay
Which station is closest to Normans' Bay?
Normans Bay station, in Normans' Bay itself.
Do you come out to small places like Normans' Bay?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
- 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