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Film Set Catering in Portsmouth
From the largest town to the smallest village in Portsmouth, we’ll bring the van to you. Tell us your date for a quote.
Planning an event in Portsmouth?
Towns we cover in Portsmouth
A fish and chip van for film and TV crews on location and at unit bases. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and ask us for a quote.
Main towns
About film set catering in Portsmouth
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We’re often asked to cater event crews and crew treats on long shoot days, with mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and 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.
What you will pay
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Portsmouth, including Portsmouth
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What’s near Portsmouth
Bookings here are often close to Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid. You’ll also find The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The closest station to Portsmouth is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Film and TV across Portsmouth
In Portsmouth’s towns, unit bases are frequently car parks; in its villages, fields and farmyards. Tell us about access. 19 of the places we cover in Portsmouth are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Portsmouth: The A3 and A27 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Portsmouth. For cast and crew travelling by train, Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south, is the nearest station. On a winter shoot near Portsmouth, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
What affects the price in Portsmouth
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
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.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Portsmouth
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For event organisers in Portsmouth
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Portsmouth? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Portsmouth questions
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
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- 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