Brighton and Hove · England
Film Set Catering in Brighton and Hove
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Brighton and Hove.
- Wrap celebrations
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
A chip van near Brighton and Hove
How our film set catering works in Brighton and Hove
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Whether it’s location shoots and stills shoots, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In a town like Brighton and Hove, unit bases are frequently in car parks, school grounds or yards. A chip van fits right in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Brighton and Hove (BN3, BN41, BN1)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Brighton and Hove
Is Brighton and Hove close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Can you serve near the sea around Brighton and Hove?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you cover Brighton and Hove?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Brighton and Hove is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Brighton and Hove included. See all areas.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Nearby places to Brighton and Hove
What else we do in Brighton and Hove
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Brighton and Hove hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Location catering around Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove is in England. Brighton and Hove is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
For crew arriving by train, Brighton and Hove has its own station, Aldrington station. Central London is about 46 miles from Brighton and Hove. Brighton and Hove is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Brighton and Hove, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We take the van to shoots all over BN3, BN41 and BN1. Local streets include New Church Road, Princes Square and Station Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Brighton and Hove on the A270 and A293, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Brighton and Hove we cover include Aldrington (1 mile south-west), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (2 miles east) and Brunswick (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
A little further out are British Engineerium (0.7 miles north-east) and Churchill Square (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Schools near Brighton and Hove include Hove Park School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Atlas pub (under half a mile north)
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. At midsummer, Brighton and Hove has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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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 solves that by cooking on site.
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Brighton and Hove
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree how the base is left
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
For event organisers in Brighton and Hove
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
- 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