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Film and TV set catering in Rodmell, East Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Rodmell? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Rodmell?
Occasions we serve in Rodmell
It lifts the crew.
These are some of the bookings we take around Rodmell:
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
For crew arriving by train, Southease station is about 0.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Film set catering in Rodmell, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Whether it’s seaside and period locations and crew treats on long shoot days, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Rodmell can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear route to base
- Level, firm ground at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan bins and waste at base
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rodmell?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Rodmell hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In December, daylight in Rodmell ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Rodmell: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve near the sea around Rodmell?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How long will the queue be?
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.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Can the van come to Rodmell?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Rodmell and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
What affects the price in Rodmell
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Location catering around Rodmell
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. For shoots in Rodmell, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Rodmell is about 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Monk's House (less than half a mile north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (2.5 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Rodmell is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Rodmell, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the BN7 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Rodmell, we also cover Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Rodmell includes Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
For event organisers in Rodmell
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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