Brighton and Hove · England
Film and TV set catering in West Blatchington, Brighton and Hove
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in West Blatchington and the surrounding area.
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for West Blatchington events
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Film set catering for your shoot in West Blatchington
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater photo shoots and commercials and music videos.
Around West Blatchington, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- West Blatchington (BN3)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in West Blatchington
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Light in West Blatchington lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in West Blatchington, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Common questions in West Blatchington
How far is West Blatchington from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Could you trade in Hove Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
West Blatchington for film and TV crews
West Blatchington is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. For shoots in West Blatchington, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. West Blatchington is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
Among the historic houses close to West Blatchington are Preston Manor & Gardens (1.3 miles east) and Portslade Manor (1.7 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Aldrington station, about 0.7 miles south. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of West Blatchington, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in BN3, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Frant Road, Nevill Road and Nevill Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You will find West Blatchington on the A2038, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Brighton and Hove (1 mile south-west), Hove (1 mile south), Aldrington (1 mile south-west), Westdene (1 mile north-east) and Withdean (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (4 miles south-east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east) and Bevendean (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (2.2 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College (within half a mile south-west) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Nevill pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Who books film set catering in West Blatchington?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Whatever the occasion in West Blatchington, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- End-of-shoot parties
West Blatchington is roughly 45 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Share the base location and route
- Have a back-up for special diets
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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’s crisp.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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