East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in The Pound
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in The Pound.
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in The Pound
Film set catering in The Pound, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for end-of-shoot parties and photo shoots.
Near The Pound, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- The Pound (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. Long summer days in The Pound, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in The Pound, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Also near The Pound
Other occasions in The Pound
Why choose a fish and chip van in The Pound?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover The Pound and the whole of East Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in The Pound
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Update numbers if they change
- Name a contact in the production office
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
Occasions we serve in The Pound
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In The Pound, people book us for occasions like:
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
- Unit base lunches
The Pound is about 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
Planning a shoot in The Pound
The Pound is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. For shoots in The Pound, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around The Pound. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from The Pound to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 4.5 miles east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of The Pound, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the TN33 postcode area and the streets around it. From Church Road and Linghams Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside The Pound, we cover Ashburnham (1 mile north), Brownbread Street (1 mile north-west), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north) and Trolliloes (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-west) and Crowborough (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (5.2 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near The Pound include Senlac Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
Common questions in The Pound
Do you come out to small places like The Pound?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
- 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