Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Portchester
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Portchester. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering in Portchester
Crew catering near Portchester
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. People in Portchester book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Portchester is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in PO16, PO6 and PO17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover shoots in Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Southwick (2 miles north), Elson (2 miles south-west), Wallington (2 miles west) and Priddy's Hard (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (3 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (less than half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Portchester include Portchester Community School (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cormorant pub (under half a mile south-east)
How our film set catering works in Portchester
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater outside broadcasts and wrap celebrations.
Shoots around Portchester frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Portchester
How far is Portchester from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Portchester?
Portchester station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Also near Portchester
More for events in Portchester
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Portchester? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose film set catering in Portchester?
It lifts the crew.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
Central London is about 64 miles from Portchester.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. 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.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Portchester and across Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Long summer days in Portchester, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Cannot 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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
- 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