Brighton and Hove · England
Film and TV set catering in Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Saltdean. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Saltdean
Film set catering in Saltdean, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Whether it is fashion shoots on location and ad shoots, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
For a location shoot near Saltdean, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Saltdean (BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Saltdean
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve near the sea around Saltdean?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Saltdean?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Who books film set catering in Saltdean?
It needs no kitchen on location.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
Central London is about 48 miles from Saltdean, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Crew catering near Saltdean
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. In and around Saltdean, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Saltdean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Saltdean are Monk's House (3.5 miles north-east) and Royal Pavilion (4.4 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Southease station, about 3.7 miles north-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Saltdean, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 5 miles of Saltdean, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in BN2, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to shoots in East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
A little further out are French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Longhill High School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Access checked by locations
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
What affects the price in Saltdean
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
The process
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In December, daylight in Saltdean ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
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.
- 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