East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Polegate, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Polegate and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Crew morale days
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Polegate
About our film set catering in Polegate
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it’s crew lunches at base and event crews, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Around Polegate, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Polegate (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Polegate
Which station is closest to Polegate?
Polegate has its own station: Polegate station.
How far is Polegate from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, daylight in Polegate ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
Nearby places to Polegate
What else we do in Polegate
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Polegate? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Polegate hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Room for the crew to queue
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Polegate? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Planning a shoot in Polegate
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Polegate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Polegate is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Polegate to Brighton (17 miles away).
Polegate is about 49 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Polegate are Michelham Priory (3.2 miles north-west) and Alfriston Clergy House (4.1 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Polegate, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 5 miles of Polegate, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in BN26 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Station Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A27 and A2270, Polegate is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover shoots in Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Willingdon Community School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Horse & Groom pub (within half a mile south-west)
- 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