East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Winchelsea events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Winchelsea and East Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
Planning an event in Winchelsea?
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How our film set catering works in Winchelsea
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater stills shoots and seaside shoots.
Near Winchelsea, check tracks and ground for the van. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Winchelsea (TN36)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Takeaway run or book a 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 solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Events we cater in Winchelsea
It’s ideal for short jobs.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
- Photo shoots
Central London is about 53 miles from Winchelsea.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Shooting in Winchelsea: unit bases and access
Winchelsea is about 7 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Winchelsea and the surrounding area. Winchelsea is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Winchelsea station, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (2 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN36, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Street, Barrack Square and Station Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Winchelsea, we cover Winchelsea Beach (1 mile south-east), Rye (2 miles north-east), Rye Harbour (2 miles north-east), Playden (3 miles north-east) and Rye Foreign (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south-west), Belmont (7 miles south-west) and Hollington (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Camber Castle (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Winchelsea includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Rye College (2.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The New Inn (under half a mile west)
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Common questions in Winchelsea
Can the van park in Rye Harbour LNR?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Winchelsea?
Winchelsea station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
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.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Clear of the shot and sound
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Winchelsea: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Winchelsea?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your crew already know
- Hot food handed straight over
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
- 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