Cast and Crew Catering at The View Hotel

About The View Hotel for Cast and Crew Catering

The View Hotel delivers strong on-site catering options with its Artisan Restaurant and Vista Bar Café, both overlooking the seafront and offering a diverse menu of freshly sourced, modern dishes. Whether you’re planning hearty main meals, lighter bites, or special dietary options, the hotel’s culinary team can serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even afternoon tea, making it easy to feed your team throughout full shooting days without needing off-site logistics.

Beyond menus, the Café’s floor-to-ceiling windows and terrace make it a pleasant and adaptable space for staggered service and cast breaks. Its proximity to production areas means minimal disruption during shoot days and flexibility in timing meals around call times. With the hotel’s full dining infrastructure on hand, your production can keep catering efficient, high quality, and as close to base as possible.


Overview

  • Hotel Type – Hotel, Restaurant
  • Hotel Style – Modern
  • Number of Bedrooms – 130
  • Parking – Street Parking

Suzanne Clark

+44 (0) 1323 433910

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there dedicated spaces for cast and crew (e.g. makeup, wardrobe, green rooms), and storage (e.g. kit, props, or costumes)?

There are spaces that you can book, such as bedrooms and meeting rooms, depending on your needs.

What types of rooms do they offer?

The hotel features 130 classic bedrooms, ranging from double, twin, accessible, and single, as well as 1 bed and 2 bed Suites.

Can they accommodate filming on-site or nearby?

Yes, The View has accommodated productions, and is attractive location for filming and photo shoots.

Is there parking available for production vehicles and crew cars?

While the hotel does not have its own car park, street parking is available nearby, with parking permits offered at just £2.20 per day. Coach and lorry parking is also available elsewhere in Eastbourne, providing flexible access for larger vehicles and equipment transport.

Are there facilities for catering or cast dining?

Yes, there are a range of options for cast and crew catering depending on availability and upon request, including the Vista Bar Café and Artisan Restaurant.

Do the hotel have experience working with film productions?

Yes! With experience working with the film industry, the View Hotel is ‘Film Friendly Approved’.

What amenities do they typically offer beyond accommodation?

Other amenities include a gym, direct beach access, a rooftop terrace, equipped meeting rooms, and dry cleaning/laundry services.