Brighton and Hove · England
Film and TV set catering in Carlton Hill, Brighton and Hove
Film set catering in Carlton Hill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
Fresh fish and chips in Carlton Hill
About our film set catering in Carlton Hill
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for crew morale days and commercials and music videos.
Around Carlton Hill, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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 are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Carlton Hill is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Carlton Hill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Carlton Hill: your questions answered
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 follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Carlton Hill?
Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Carlton Hill?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Other occasions in Carlton Hill
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Carlton Hill for film and TV crews
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. People in Carlton Hill book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
Carlton Hill is on or near the A259, good for unit base access. Central London is about 47 miles from Carlton Hill. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Carlton Hill, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about a mile of Carlton Hill, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over BN2, BN1 and BN50 and the streets around it. Local streets include New Road, North Road and Brills Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Carlton Hill is on the A259, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). Carlton Hill is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove, with lots of choice for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Academy of Creative Training (under half a mile south) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Devonshire Arms (under half a mile east)
Where the van can park in Carlton Hill
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A clear route to base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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