Portsmouth · England
Film and TV set catering in Portsmouth
Film set catering in Portsmouth: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
- Unit base lunches
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Film set catering in Portsmouth, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside shoots and live events and broadcasts.
For a shoot in Portsmouth, base is frequently a car park or industrial yard well. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- County
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Portsmouth for film and TV crews
Portsmouth is in England. For shoots in Portsmouth, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. Portsmouth is roughly 64 miles from central London. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Portsmouth sits on or near the A3 and A27, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Druids Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Long summer days in Portsmouth, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For event organisers in Portsmouth
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Portsmouth? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Why choose film set catering in Portsmouth?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Crew lunches at base
Portsmouth is on or near the A3 and A27, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Portsmouth questions
Can you serve near the sea around Portsmouth?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Portsmouth from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
- 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