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Film and TV set catering in Wilmington, East Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Wilmington. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Wilmington
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
How our film set catering works in Wilmington
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include location shoots and fashion shoots on location, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Wilmington can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Wilmington (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Long summer days in Wilmington, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Wilmington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Crew catering near Wilmington
Wilmington is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Bookings in Wilmington come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Wilmington is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Wilmington to Brighton (14 miles away).
Wilmington is roughly 48 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (1.9 miles south-west) and Michelham Priory (3 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Wilmington, 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.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on The Street and Ades Field or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Wilmington, we also cover Milton Street (1 mile south-west), Winton (2 miles west), Arlington (2 miles north), Berwick (2 miles north-west) and Lullington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Agricultural Museum (less than half a mile south) and Burlough Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Sussex Ox pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Wilmington hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Wilmington
Also near Wilmington
More for events in Wilmington
Why choose film set catering in Wilmington?
It’s a morale boost.
Whatever the occasion in Wilmington, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.8 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Wilmington
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wilmington? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Questions from Wilmington
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Wilmington?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Wilmington?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Do you come to Wilmington?
Yes, we do. Wilmington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
- 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