Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Portmore
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Portmore and the surrounding area.
- Event crews
- Location filming
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Portmore
Film set catering in Portmore, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for lunch at the unit base and crew treats on long shoot days.
For a shoot in a place like Portmore, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Portmore
Also in Portmore
For event organisers in Portmore
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Name a contact in the production office
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send final numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Portmore? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Portmore is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO41 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Portmore questions
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does it cost to hire the van?
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 work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What about crew who don’t eat 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 can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Portmore?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Why choose film set catering in Portmore?
It’s self-contained.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Portmore and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
For crew arriving by train, Lymington Town station is about 1.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning a shoot in Portmore
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Shoots in Portmore are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Portmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Portmore include Beaulieu Palace House (4.5 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Portmore is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Portmore, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We cover shoots in every part of SO41 and the streets around it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Portmore we cover include Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). Open spaces near Portmore include Boldre Foreshore.
- Schools near Portmore include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Priestlands School (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
- 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