Portsmouth · England
Film and TV set catering in Cosham, Portsmouth
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Cosham.
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Cosham
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or PO6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Film set catering in Cosham, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re frequently asked to cater fashion shoots on location and commercials and music videos, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Shoots around Cosham frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Cosham (PO6, PO3, PO2)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Cosham
Cosham is about 2 miles south-west of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. We cover Cosham as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Cosham is one of 19 places in Portsmouth we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cosham to Southampton (15 miles away).
Historic houses near Cosham include Warblington Castle (4.4 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Cosham station serves Cosham directly. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We serve shoots across the PO6, PO3 and PO2 postcode area. Local streets include Dean Road, Park Lane and Elgin Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Cosham is on the A397, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Wymering (1 mile north-west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north-east) and Paulsgrove (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (3 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west), Portsmouth Point (4 miles south-west) and Fratton (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tricorn Centre (2.9 miles south) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Cosham includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Cosham include UTC Portsmouth (0.8 miles south) and Springfield School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The First Post pub (under half a mile north)
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Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Cosham: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Cosham
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Whatever the occasion in Cosham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Seaside shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap celebrations
The A397 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Cosham.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
Cosham: your questions answered
How far is Cosham from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around Cosham?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
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. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Cosham and across Portsmouth
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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