Brighton and Hove · England
Film and TV set catering in Brighton, Brighton and Hove
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Brighton.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Event crews
Film set catering in Brighton
How it 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 at the time you asked for. On a winter shoot near Brighton, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Film set catering in Brighton, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater stills shoots and event crews.
In Brighton, unit bases suit the van well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Brighton (BN1, BN2, BN3)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
Where the van can park in Brighton
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Questions from Brighton
Can the van park in William Clarke Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cover Brighton?
We do. Brighton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Brighton? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Brighton
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Events we cater in Brighton
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Brighton, people book us for events such as:
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
- Location filming
For cast and crew travelling by train, Brighton has its own station, London Road (Brighton) station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning a shoot in Brighton
Brighton is in Brighton and Hove. For a shoot in Brighton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Brighton is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
With the A23 and A259 nearby, Brighton is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Brighton is roughly 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Brighton, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in BN1, BN2 and BN3, we just need to know where the van can park. From London Road, Isetta Square and Pelham Square or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Brighton is on the A23 and A259, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hanover (1 mile south), Carlton Hill (1 mile south), West Hill (1 mile west), Hollingdean (1 mile north) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles south-east). Brighton is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Local schools include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west) and Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Park Crescent pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Brighton?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Brighton hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Brighton and across Brighton and Hove
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Also near Brighton
More for events in Brighton
- 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