Brighton and Hove · England
Film and TV set catering in Hollingbury, Brighton and Hove
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Hollingbury and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Hollingbury
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Brighton and Hove, including Hollingbury
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Film set catering for your shoot in Hollingbury
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for ad shoots and crew morale days.
Near Hollingbury, base may be a field or yard. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. In December, daylight in Hollingbury ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send final numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Hollingbury
More for events in Hollingbury
For event organisers in Hollingbury
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Location catering around Hollingbury
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Hollingbury as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Hollingbury is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
Hollingbury is about 44 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Moulsecoomb station, about 1.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Hollingbury, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hollingbury, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in BN1, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Hollingbury includes Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.
- Nearby schools include The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Patcham High School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include County Oak pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include University of Sussex Library (1.9 miles east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
FAQs for Hollingbury
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
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.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
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 feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Occasions we serve in Hollingbury
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Nearby historic houses include Preston Manor & Gardens (1.4 miles south-west) and Royal Pavilion (2.6 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- 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