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Film Set Catering in Sedlescombe
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Sedlescombe. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Sedlescombe
Film set catering in Sedlescombe, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Whether it is crew treats on long shoot days and shoots on location, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Sedlescombe, check tracks and ground for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Sedlescombe
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Around Sedlescombe, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Sedlescombe is roughly 48 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Sedlescombe are Durhamford Manor (0.7 miles north-west) and Great Dixter (4.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Sedlescombe is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over TN33. That could mean a shoot at a home on The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Sedlescombe, we cover Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Sedlescombe include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Occasions we serve in Sedlescombe
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Battle station is about 2.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Winter shoots near Sedlescombe chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Sedlescombe: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Sedlescombe?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Sedlescombe. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Sedlescombe and the whole of East Sussex
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your crew already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Sedlescombe
Also in Sedlescombe
- 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