East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Rock-a-Nore
Film set catering in Rock-a-Nore: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
Film set catering in Rock-a-Nore
Events we cater in Rock-a-Nore
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ore station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
Film set catering in Rock-a-Nore, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. We are frequently asked to cater ad shoots and wrap celebrations, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Around Rock-a-Nore, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Rock-a-Nore (TN34, TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Rock-a-Nore
Other occasions in Rock-a-Nore
For event organisers in Rock-a-Nore
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Questions from Rock-a-Nore
How far is Rock-a-Nore from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
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.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Rock-a-Nore
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. Sunset in Rock-a-Nore is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning a shoot in Rock-a-Nore
Rock-a-Nore is about 2 miles south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Rock-a-Nore or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Rock-a-Nore is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Rock-a-Nore to Brighton (32 miles away).
Rock-a-Nore is about 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN34 and TN35 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Crown Lane, Croft Road and Queens Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Rock-a-Nore, we also cover Hastings Old Town (1 mile north-west), Belmont (1 mile north-west), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Flower Makers Museum (within half a mile west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include University School (1 mile west) and William Parker Sports College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Dolphin pub (less than half a mile west)
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- 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