Portsmouth · England
Film Set Catering for Paulsgrove events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Paulsgrove.
- Location filming
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
A chip van near Paulsgrove
Location catering around Paulsgrove
Paulsgrove is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We cover Paulsgrove as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Paulsgrove is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Paulsgrove is roughly 62 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Cosham station, about 1.2 miles south-east. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across PO6 and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Bourne Road, Ludlow Road and Farmlea Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Paulsgrove include the M27 and A27, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Wymering (1 mile east), Cosham (1 mile east), Hilsea (2 miles south-east), Widley (2 miles east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south-east) and Portsea (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.1 miles east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Paulsgrove includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Castle View Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sir Alec Rose pub (0.6 miles south)
Film set catering in Paulsgrove, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. For seaside shoots and live events and broadcasts, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a location shoot near Paulsgrove, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Paulsgrove (PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Events we cater in Paulsgrove
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap parties
With the M27 and A27 nearby, Paulsgrove is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Paulsgrove? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Paulsgrove?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear route to base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Paulsgrove: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Paulsgrove
Which station is closest to Paulsgrove?
Cosham station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Paulsgrove from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
- 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