Brighton and Hove · England
Film Set Catering for Ovingdean events
Film set catering in Ovingdean: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering in Ovingdean
Film set catering in Ovingdean, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We’re often asked to cater live events and broadcasts and crew treats on long shoot days, with mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Ovingdean, tracks and soft ground need checking. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ovingdean
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Update numbers if they change
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
The process
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light in Ovingdean lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Ovingdean: unit bases and access
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. Ovingdean is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Moulsecoomb station, about 3 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Ovingdean include Royal Pavilion (2.8 miles west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (3.8 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Ovingdean, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ovingdean, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the BN2 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
A little further out are Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Longhill High School (within half a mile north-east) and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Duck Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Ovingdean: your questions answered
Can the van park in Beacon Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Ovingdean?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Ovingdean?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Who books film set catering in Ovingdean?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
Ovingdean is roughly 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Ovingdean hosts choose us
- Bookings across Brighton and Hove, including Ovingdean
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Also near Ovingdean
What else we do in Ovingdean
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
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’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Organising for someone else?
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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