Brighton and Hove · England
Film Set Catering for Prestonville events
Film set catering in Prestonville: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Prestonville
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Name a contact in the production office
- Update numbers if they change
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
How our film set catering works in Prestonville
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. For commercials and music videos and event crews, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a location shoot near Prestonville, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Prestonville (BN1, BN3, BN88)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
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 work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Questions from Prestonville
What’s the nearest station to Prestonville?
The closest is Preston Park station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Could you trade in Preston Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Brighton and Hove included. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Occasions we serve in Prestonville
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at the unit base
Within reach of Prestonville are historic houses such as Preston Manor & Gardens (under half a mile north) and Royal Pavilion (1.2 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
Shooting in Prestonville: unit bases and access
Prestonville is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Prestonville to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Prestonville is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
Prestonville is roughly 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Preston Park station, about 0.6 miles north. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Prestonville, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in BN1, BN3 and BN88 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on Dyke Road, Home Road and Lloyd Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You will find Prestonville on the A23, which makes the journey straightforward. For shoots just outside Prestonville, we cover Seven Dials (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile south-east), Brunswick (1 mile south) and Withdean (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (5 miles north) and Churchill Square (1 mile south). Open spaces near Prestonville include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (less than half a mile south) and The Drive Prep School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Milligan House (within half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Also in Prestonville
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Prestonville? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Winter shoots near Prestonville chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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