East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Westdean
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Westdean and the surrounding area.
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
Book the van in Westdean
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Film set catering for your shoot in Westdean
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. We’re frequently asked to cater shoots on location and end-of-shoot parties, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Westdean can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Westdean (BN25)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Westdean
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Westdean
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Historic houses near Westdean include Alfriston Clergy House (2 miles north) and Charleston Farmhouse (4.9 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Planning a shoot in Westdean
Westdean is about 2 miles east of Seaford, in East Sussex. For shoots in Westdean, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Westdean is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Westdean is about 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Seaford station is about 2.6 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Westdean, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across BN25. If your venue is just outside Westdean, we also cover Litlington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (2 miles north), Lullington (2 miles north), Alfriston (2 miles north) and Seaford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Lewes (10 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north) and Newhaven (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Westdean includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Westdean include Seaford Head School (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Cuckmere Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Westdean questions
How far is Westdean from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around Westdean?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Light in Westdean lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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