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Film and TV set catering in Wymering, Portsmouth
Film set catering in Wymering: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot parties
Fresh fish and chips in Wymering
Film set catering in Wymering, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For stills shoots and music video shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
Around Wymering, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Wymering (PO6, PO2)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Light in Wymering lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Questions from Wymering
Can the van park in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve near the sea around Wymering?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Where does the van go on location?
Usually, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wymering?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Wymering. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Wymering and across Portsmouth
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Why choose film set catering in Wymering?
It is ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (4.8 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
Places near Wymering
Also in Wymering
Crew catering near Wymering
Wymering is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Wymering or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Wymering is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Wymering to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
The A397 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Wymering. For crew arriving by train, Cosham station serves Wymering directly. The coast is within about 5 miles of Wymering, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in PO6 and PO2 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Dean Road, Deal Road and Park Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Wymering sits on or near the A397, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Wymering, we cover Cosham (1 mile south-east), Paulsgrove (1 mile west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east) and Widley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south) and Portsea (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find World War I Remembrance Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include UTC Portsmouth (1 mile south) and Springfield School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (less than half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- 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