Portsmouth · England
Film and TV set catering in Milton, Portsmouth
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Milton.
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Book the van in Milton
How our film set catering works in Milton
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and seaside and period locations, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Shoots around Milton often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Milton (PO4, PO3, PO1)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Milton
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Event crews
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Fratton station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Location catering around Milton
Milton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. For shoots in Milton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 19 places across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Central London is about 64 miles from Milton. The coast is within about 2 miles of Milton, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in PO4, PO3 and PO1, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Liss Road, Meon Road and Aston Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Kingston (1 mile north-west), Fratton (1 mile north-west), Southsea (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north) and Copnor (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north).
A little further out are St. Mary's Hospital (less than half a mile north-west) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Nearby schools include Mary Rose School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Milton Arms (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.7 miles south-west)
Where the van can park in Milton
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Space in front of the hatch
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Milton
What’s the nearest station to Milton?
Fratton station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Can you serve near the sea around Milton?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Milton?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Milton is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Update numbers if they change
- Send the unit base address and directions
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Milton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Milton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
More for events in Milton
- 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