Portsmouth · England
Film and TV set catering in Kingston, Portsmouth
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Kingston? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Kingston?
Film set catering for your shoot in Kingston
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for live events and broadcasts and crew morale days.
Around Kingston, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Winter shoots near Kingston chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Kingston
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Kingston? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Location catering around Kingston
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Around Kingston, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. Kingston is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. Our bookings stretch from Kingston to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Kingston is on or near the A288, good for unit base access. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Fratton station is about 0.5 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles of Kingston, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in PO1, PO3 and PO4 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Kingston include the A288, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Kingston, we cover Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Langstone Infant School (less than half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Graham Arms (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.8 miles south-west)
More for events in Kingston
Who books film set catering in Kingston?
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
Kingston is roughly 64 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Kingston?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Kingston
Which station is closest to Kingston?
Fratton station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van park in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Kingston?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Kingston and across Portsmouth. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
- 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