Brighton and Hove · England
Film and TV set catering in Waterhall, Brighton and Hove
Film set catering in Waterhall: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Planning an event in Waterhall?
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
How our film set catering works in Waterhall
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. Typical bookings include crew treats on long shoot days and seaside shoots, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Waterhall, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Waterhall (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Nearby places to Waterhall
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A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Waterhall
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Access checked by locations
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. Sunset in Waterhall is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Waterhall, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Shooting in Waterhall: unit bases and access
Waterhall is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Waterhall and nearby villages. We serve 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Waterhall are historic houses such as Preston Manor & Gardens (2 miles south) and Portslade Manor (3.2 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Waterhall is about 44 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Waterhall, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Waterhall, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in BN1 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Patcham (1 mile south-east), Westdene (1 mile south), Hollingbury (1 mile south-east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles south-east), Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south-east) and West Hill (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include British Engineerium (1.9 miles south-west) and Montefiore Hospital (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ladies Mile and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Waterhall include Patcham High School (0.8 miles south-east) and The Dharma Primary School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Miller & Carter pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Waterhall
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Waterhall, people book us for events such as:
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Preston Park station, about 1.7 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
Common questions in Waterhall
How far is Waterhall from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve near the sea around Waterhall?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
- 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