Brighton and Hove · England
Film and TV set catering in Hangleton, Brighton and Hove
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Hangleton.
- Location filming
- Wrap celebrations
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Hangleton events
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
About our film set catering in Hangleton
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. We are often asked to cater crew lunches at base and end-of-shoot parties, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Around Hangleton, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Hangleton (BN3, BN41)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Hangleton
Hangleton is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Shoots in Hangleton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Hangleton are historic houses such as Portslade Manor (0.9 miles south-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.2 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Portslade station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. Hangleton is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hangleton, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the BN3 and BN41 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Meads Avenue, Warenne Road and Burwash Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Hangleton include the A2038, which makes travel to your shoot easy. If your venue is just outside Hangleton, we also cover Portslade (1 mile south-west), Southwick (2 miles south-west), Kingston by Sea (2 miles west), Fulking (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), West Hill (3 miles south-east), Brunswick (3 miles south-east) and Seven Dials (3 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (4.7 miles north-east) and British Engineerium (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Hangleton include Ladies Mile and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Hangleton include Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Downsman pub (within half a mile north-east)
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hangleton
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Light in Hangleton lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What affects the price in Hangleton
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Who books film set catering in Hangleton?
Crews love a chip van day.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
Hangleton is about 45 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
FAQs for Hangleton
Can the van park in Benfield Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Is Hangleton close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share the base location and route
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
A short menu keeps the line moving.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
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’ll 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