Brighton and Hove · England
Film Set Catering in Hove
Film set catering in Hove: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Ad shoots
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Hove
How our film set catering works in Hove
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. For crew lunches at base and seaside and period locations, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Hove, send us the base location, and we’ll plan the route. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Hove (BN3, BN1, BN52)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Winter shoots near Hove chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What affects the price in Hove
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear route to base
- Room for the crew to queue
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hove
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree how the base is left
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Common questions in Hove
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park in St. Ann's Well Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Shooting in Hove: unit bases and access
Hove is about 2 miles west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Give us the address of your shoot in Hove, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Hove is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
The A270 and A2023 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Hove. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hove station serves Hove directly. Hove is within about 7 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 Hove, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We serve shoots across BN3, BN1 and BN52. That could mean a shoot at a home on Farm Road, York Road and Aymer Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Hove include the A270 and A2023, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. If your venue is just outside Hove, we also cover Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-east), Aldrington (1 mile west), Prestonville (1 mile north-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Kemptown (3 miles east), Whitehawk (3 miles east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east), Hollingbury (3 miles north-east), Bevendean (3 miles east) and Saltdean (6 miles east). Hove is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with lots of choice for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include British Engineerium (0.9 miles north) and Montefiore Hospital (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hove include Whitehawk Hill and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Drive Prep School (less than half a mile north-east) and Hove Park School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Urchin pub (under half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Hove hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price or the cost guide.
- 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