Brighton and Hove · England
Film Set Catering for Hollingdean events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Hollingdean and the surrounding area.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap celebrations
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Film set catering in Hollingdean, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for fashion shoots on location and crew morale days.
Near Hollingdean, base may be a field or yard. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Hollingdean (BN1, BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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.
Also near Hollingdean
Also in Hollingdean
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hollingdean?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Hollingdean and the whole of Brighton and Hove
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Crew catering near Hollingdean
Hollingdean is about 1 mile north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever your shoot is in the BN1 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve 30 places across Brighton and Hove.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Central London is about 45 miles from Hollingdean, within easy reach for London-based crews. Hollingdean 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 2 miles of Hollingdean, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We serve shoots across BN1 and BN2. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Mayo Road, Dewe Road and Rugby Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Hollingdean, we also cover Brighton (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile west), Moulsecoomb (1 mile east), Prestonville (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Roedean (3 miles south-east). Hollingdean is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Nearby you’ll also find Brighton General Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Hollingdean include Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
- Nearby schools include Varndean School (0.5 miles north-west) and Varndean College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Pub at Fiveways (less than half a mile west)
Questions from Hollingdean
Is Hollingdean close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in William Clarke Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before booking.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Long summer days in Hollingdean, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hollingdean? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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