Southampton · England
Film Set Catering for Portswood events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Portswood and the surrounding area.
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Portswood?
About our film set catering in Portswood
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include seaside shoots and crew lunches at base, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Portswood, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Portswood (SO17, SO14, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Places near Portswood
Other occasions in Portswood
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Portswood
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Location catering around Portswood
Portswood is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. For shoots in Portswood, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: St Denys station serves Portswood directly. Portswood is on or near the A335 and A3035, good for unit base access. Portswood is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in SO17, SO14 and SO18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Ivy Road, Alma Road and Lawn Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Portswood is on the A335 and A3035, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Portswood, we also cover St Denys (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south), Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Portswood include Netley Common.
- Local schools include St Anne's Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include South Western Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Why choose film set catering in Portswood?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
Whatever the occasion in Portswood, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Stills shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
Portswood is about 69 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- Classic food your crew already know
- Bookings across Southampton, including Portswood
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Light in Portswood lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
FAQs for Portswood
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Could you trade in Southampton Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Portswood?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
- 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