Brighton and Hove · England
Film and TV set catering in East Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in East Saltdean and the surrounding area.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
A chip van near East Saltdean
Where the van can park in East Saltdean
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The location’s agreement
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
About our film set catering in East Saltdean
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Whether it is shoots on location and outside broadcasts, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a location shoot near East Saltdean, base might be in a field or farmyard. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- East Saltdean (BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in East Saltdean is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Crew catering near East Saltdean
East Saltdean is about 4 miles west of Newhaven, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of East Saltdean to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 30 places in Brighton and Hove.
Among the historic houses close to East Saltdean are Monk's House (3.2 miles north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.9 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. East Saltdean is roughly 48 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. East Saltdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 5 miles of East Saltdean, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the BN2 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on Wicklands Avenue, Oaklands Avenue and Brambletyne Avenue or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside East Saltdean, we also cover Saltdean (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Rottingdean (2 miles north-west), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Rodmell (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton (5 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (7 miles west), Carlton Hill (5 miles west), Hanover (5 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Convalescent Home (3.5 miles west) and Planet Earth Museum (3.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Peacehaven Community School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Smugglers Rest pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Perfect for your shoot in East Saltdean
It’s a morale boost.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Southease station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
Places near East Saltdean
What else we do in East Saltdean
East Saltdean: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to East Saltdean?
Southease station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come to East Saltdean?
Yes, we do. East Saltdean is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in East Saltdean?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover East Saltdean and the whole of Brighton and Hove
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
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.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Update numbers if they change
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
- 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