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Film Set Catering for Udimore events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Udimore.
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Event crews
Film set catering in Udimore
Shooting in Udimore: unit bases and access
Udimore is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. In and around Udimore, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Udimore is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Udimore to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Winchelsea station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Udimore is about 50 miles from central London. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the TN31 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Udimore Road and Float Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Udimore, we also cover Cock Marling (1 mile east), Broadland Row (1 mile west), Broad Street (1 mile south), Icklesham (2 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south-west), Belmont (6 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Flatropers Wood.
Film set catering in Udimore, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. For wrap parties and commercials and music videos, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Udimore, check tracks and ground for the van. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Udimore (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Udimore
It is a morale boost.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Shoots on location
Among the historic houses close to Udimore are Lamb House (3.4 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.8 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
FAQs for Udimore
Which station is closest to Udimore?
The closest is Winchelsea station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Udimore? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Where the van can park in Udimore
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Nearby places to Udimore
What else we do in Udimore
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Udimore is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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