Brighton and Hove · England
Film and TV set catering in Seven Dials, Brighton and Hove
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Seven Dials? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Seven Dials?
About our film set catering in Seven Dials
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. For commercials and music videos and event crews, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Shoots around Seven Dials frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Seven Dials (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Seven Dials
Can you serve near the sea around Seven Dials?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far is Seven Dials from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
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A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Seven Dials
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Seven Dials and the whole of Brighton and Hove
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Seven Dials: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Events we cater in Seven Dials
It needs no kitchen on location.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Seven Dials, people book us for occasions like:
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Historic houses near Seven Dials include Royal Pavilion (0.7 miles south-east) and Preston Manor & Gardens (0.8 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Used oil leaves with the van.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van if needed
- A clear route to base
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Seven Dials for film and TV crews
Seven Dials is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in BN1, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Seven Dials is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
Seven Dials is roughly 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Brighton station is in Seven Dials itself. Seven Dials is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in BN1, BN3 and BN50 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Dyke Road, Powis Road and York Avenue, wherever the van can park. Seven Dials sits on or near the A2010, which makes travel to your shoot easy. We also bring the van to shoots in West Hill (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Hanover (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (6 miles east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). Seven Dials is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Montefiore Hospital (less than half a mile west) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.6 miles north). Open spaces near Seven Dials include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Nearby schools include Stanford Junior School (under half a mile north) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cow pub (under half a mile south)
- 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