East Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Seaford, East Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Seaford? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Planning an event in Seaford?
About our film set catering in Seaford
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for photo shoots and event crews.
Shoots in Seaford often base in car parks. A chip van fits right in. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Seaford (BN25)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Nearby places to Seaford
More for events in Seaford
What affects the price in Seaford
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Seaford for film and TV crews
Seaford is about 8 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For shoots in Seaford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Seaford to Brighton (11 miles away).
With the A259 nearby, Seaford is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (3 miles north-east) and Charleston Farmhouse (4.6 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Seaford is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about a mile of Seaford, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in BN25, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and East Albany Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A259, Seaford is easy for us to reach. We also bring the van to shoots in Bishopstone (1 mile north-west), Norton (2 miles north-west), Tide Mills (2 miles west), Westdean (2 miles east) and Dukes Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles east), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north), Newhaven (3 miles north-west) and Peacehaven (5 miles west). Seaford is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Newhaven Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Arlington Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Schools near Seaford include St Peter's School (under half a mile south-west) and Seaford Head School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Seven Sisters pub (under half a mile north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose film set catering in Seaford?
Crews love a chip van day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Event crews
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Commercials and music videos
Seaford is about 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Agree how the base is left
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Seaford questions
Could you trade in Seaford Head Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Seaford?
Seaford station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Seaford is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Seaford
Organising a club, school or community event in Seaford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
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 confirm what we can provide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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