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Film Set Catering in Portsmouth Point
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Portsmouth Point.
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Portsmouth Point
How our film set catering works in Portsmouth Point
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for period dramas on location and stills shoots.
For a location shoot near Portsmouth Point, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Portsmouth Point (PO1, PO5, PO12)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Portsmouth Point? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Portsmouth Point. 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 our van in Portsmouth Point
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Portsmouth Point and across Portsmouth
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. On a winter shoot near Portsmouth Point, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Portsmouth Point, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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What affects the price in Portsmouth Point
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access checked by locations
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Occasions we serve in Portsmouth Point
It’s self-contained.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
For crew arriving by train, Portsmouth Harbour station is in Portsmouth Point itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
Portsmouth Point for film and TV crews
Portsmouth Point is about 2 miles west of Southsea, in Portsmouth. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Portsmouth Point and the surrounding area. Portsmouth Point is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Portsmouth Point is about 66 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Anywhere in PO1, PO5 and PO12, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Park Road, Nobbs Lane and Bath Square; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Portsea (1 mile north), Clayhall (1 mile south-west), Haslar (1 mile south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north-east), Drayton (5 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Portsmouth Museum And Art Gallery (under half a mile east) and Southsea Castle (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Portsmouth Point includes Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Nearby schools include Portsmouth Grammar School (within half a mile east) and Charter Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bridge Tavern (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Southsea (0.9 miles south-east)
Questions from Portsmouth Point
Is Portsmouth Point close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve near the sea around Portsmouth Point?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
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What else we do in Portsmouth Point
- 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