Portsmouth · England
Film Set Catering in Fratton
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Fratton.
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Fratton?
Perfect for your shoot in Fratton
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Fratton has its own station, Fratton station.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
Film set catering for your shoot in Fratton
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for ad shoots and location shoots.
Shoots around Fratton often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- County
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What else we do in Fratton
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Fratton for film and TV crews
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Fratton. Fratton is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Fratton to Southampton (16 miles away).
Fratton is roughly 64 miles from central London. The A288 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Fratton. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in PO1, PO4 and PO3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A288 close by, Fratton is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover shoots in Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Bridge Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (under half a mile east). The countryside around Fratton includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile north-west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Electric Arms (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.5 miles south-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fratton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Name a contact in the production office
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Fratton
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Sunset in Fratton is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Questions from Fratton
Is Fratton close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve near the sea around Fratton?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Do you cover Fratton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Fratton is within our area and the rest of Portsmouth. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
- 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