Portsmouth · England
Film and TV set catering in Farlington, Portsmouth
Film set catering in Farlington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Seaside and period locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Farlington
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Plan bins and waste at base
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Film set catering for your shoot in Farlington
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for shoots on location and commercials and music videos.
Shoots around Farlington often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Farlington (PO6, PO9, PO7)
- County
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Farlington
Farlington is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Farlington and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Cosham station, about 1.5 miles west. Within reach of Farlington are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The coast is within about 6 miles of Farlington, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the PO6, PO9 and PO7 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Galt Road, Grant Road and Havant Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Farlington, we also cover Drayton (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile north-west), Cosham (1 mile west), Bedhampton (1 mile north-east) and Purbrook (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (4 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near Farlington include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Springfield School (0.7 miles west) and Springfield School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include New Inn (0.7 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In December, daylight in Farlington ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. 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 Farlington
- We cover Farlington and the whole of Portsmouth
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Farlington
What else we do in Farlington
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear route to base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Farlington
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Farlington: your questions answered
How far is Farlington from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Farlington?
The closest is Cosham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you come to Farlington?
We do. We serve events in Farlington and across Portsmouth. Send us your date to check availability.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Who books film set catering in Farlington?
Crews love a chip van day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Farlington and Portsmouth:
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
Central London is about 61 miles from Farlington, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- 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