Brighton and Hove · England
Film and TV set catering in Roedean, Brighton and Hove
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Roedean.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Roedean events
Crew catering near Roedean
Roedean is about 2 miles east of Carlton Hill, in Brighton and Hove. Roedean is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Roedean include Royal Pavilion (1.9 miles west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (3 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Roedean is about 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Roedean is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Anywhere in BN2, we can bring the van to you. From Peel Road, Cliff Road and Henley Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Roedean we cover include Ovingdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile east), Saltdean (3 miles east), East Saltdean (3 miles east) and Falmer (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles west), Seven Dials (3 miles north-west), Hollingdean (3 miles north-west) and Prestonville (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find French Convalescent Home (0.5 miles west) and Churchill Square (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Roedean include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include St Mary's Hall (0.8 miles west) and Longhill High School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Master Mariner pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Film set catering in Roedean, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and ad shoots, with pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Roedean, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Roedean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Roedean
How far is Roedean from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Roedean?
The closest is Brighton station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Towns and villages near Roedean
What else we do in Roedean
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Long summer days in Roedean, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Why choose film set catering in Roedean?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
For crew arriving by train, Brighton station, about 2.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Roedean
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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