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Film Set Catering in Selmeston
Film set catering in Selmeston: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Selmeston
About our film set catering in Selmeston
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. Whether it is wrap celebrations and shoots on location, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Selmeston, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Selmeston (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
More for events in Selmeston
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 usually the easier option.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, Selmeston has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Selmeston? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
Selmeston: your questions answered
Is Selmeston close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Selmeston too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
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 will plan service around it.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for crew to gather round
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Location catering around Selmeston
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Selmeston or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Charleston Farmhouse (1.2 miles west) and Firle Place (2.3 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Selmeston is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on The Street and Lewes Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Selmeston we cover include Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
A little further out are Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Firle Beacon.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your shoot in Selmeston
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
In Selmeston and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
- Music video shoots
Selmeston is about 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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