Portsmouth · England
Film and TV set catering in Drayton, Portsmouth
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Drayton and the surrounding area.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering for Drayton events
About our film set catering in Drayton
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater event crews and unit base lunches.
Shoots around Drayton often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Drayton (PO6)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan bins and waste at base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Shooting in Drayton: unit bases and access
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Tell us where your shoot in Drayton will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Drayton is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Drayton include Warblington Castle (3.4 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 61 miles from Drayton, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 5 miles of Drayton, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the PO6 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Open spaces near Drayton include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Solent Junior School (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find New Inn (under half a mile north-west)
FAQs for Drayton
Is Drayton close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around Drayton?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
More for events in Drayton
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Light in Drayton lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Who books film set catering in Drayton?
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, Cosham station, about 1 mile west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- 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