Brighton and Hove · England
Film Set Catering in Falmer
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Falmer? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering in Falmer
Film set catering for your shoot in Falmer
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it is end-of-shoot parties and music video shoots, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Falmer, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Falmer (BN1)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Falmer?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Falmer, people book us for occasions like:
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Falmer station serves Falmer directly.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
For event organisers in Falmer
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Shooting in Falmer: unit bases and access
Falmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in BN1, we can fry fresh for your crew. Falmer is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
Within reach of Falmer are historic houses such as Preston Manor & Gardens (3.5 miles south-west) and Anne of Cleves House (3.6 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Falmer is about 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Falmer, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Falmer, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We cover shoots in every part of the BN1 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Middle Street, Park Street and Mill Street, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Falmer, we cover Kingston near Lewes (2 miles east), Iford (3 miles east), Ovingdean (3 miles south), Rottingdean (3 miles south) and Roedean (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (5 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (4 miles south-west), Hanover (3 miles south-west) and West Hill (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Falmer include Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include University of Sussex Library (0.5 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In December, daylight in Falmer ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
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, use our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Falmer
Also in Falmer
Falmer questions
Can you serve near the sea around Falmer?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van park in Stanmer Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you need power or water?
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.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock 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