Cod Steaks is based in Bristol, UK, with a purpose-built design studio and approximately 24,000 sq ft of workshop space.

Our designers, project managers and specialist makers work together under one roof, allowing us to coordinate complex creative projects efficiently from concept to completion.

Yes. Although our studios and workshops are based in Bristol, we deliver projects throughout the UK and internationally.

Our team has created and installed work in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, New York, Tokyo, Sydney and many other locations worldwide.

Cod Steaks has been designing and making extraordinary things since 1980. From our beginnings in a Bristol dockside shed, we have grown into a globally recognised creative art department and specialist fabrication company.

Yes. We understand that many film, television, brand and commercial projects are confidential.

Non-disclosure agreements and project-specific information controls can be discussed before sensitive material is shared.

Cod Steaks brings a wide range of creative and technical disciplines together under one roof.

Instead of passing a project between multiple unrelated suppliers, our clients can access design, project management, engineering, joinery, metalwork, prop making, model making, sculpture, scenic art, CNC machining, laser cutting and specialist finishing through one coordinated team.

This joined-up approach helps us protect the original creative vision while resolving the practical challenges involved in building it.

Yes. Cod Steaks has a long history of supporting film, television, stop-motion animation, commercials and other screen productions.

Our capabilities include set construction, props, models, miniatures, sculpture, scenic art, specialist fabrication and production design support.

Most projects begin with an enquiry and an initial discussion about the creative brief, intended use, location, dimensions, programme and available budget.

Where possible, it helps to provide:

• A written brief or description

• Reference images or mood boards

• Drawings, plans or 3D files

• Required dimensions

• Site information

• Desired materials and finishes

• Budget expectations

• Delivery or installation location

• Target completion date

If some of this information is not yet available, our team can help identify what is needed next.

For the quickest and most useful response, please include:

• What you would like us to create

• The intended use of the finished piece

• Approximate dimensions and quantities

• Your target budget or budget range

• Required completion date

• Delivery or installation location

• Drawings, references or visual material

• Any important technical, access or site constraints

Do not worry if the project is still at an early stage. Send us what you have and we can help establish the next steps.

Our clients and collaborators include production designers, art directors, architects, interior designers, creative agencies, museums, visitor attractions, hospitality groups, retailers, brands, main contractors and private organisations.

We are equally comfortable joining an established project team or helping a client define a project from its earliest stage.

Yes. Cod Steaks designs and builds bespoke sets for film, television, advertising, branded experiences, exhibitions, hospitality and live attractions.

Depending on the brief, our set-building service can include design development, technical drawings, structural coordination, scenic construction, joinery, metal fabrication, prop making, specialist finishes, pre-assembly, delivery and installation.

Yes. Our Bristol prop-making workshop produces everything from detailed handheld props and display pieces to large-scale scenic objects, hero props and interactive features.

We work with a wide range of materials and processes, including timber, metal, foam, resin, fibreglass, textiles, plastics, paint finishes and digitally manufactured components.

Yes. Model making has been central to Cod Steaks since the company began.

Our model makers create presentation models, architectural models, filming miniatures, prototypes, replicas, maquettes, museum models and highly detailed display pieces. We can combine traditional hand-making techniques with 3D scanning, digital modelling, CNC machining and laser cutting.

Yes. Our scenic fabrication team creates bespoke scenery, environments and architectural features for permanent and temporary installations.

Projects can include scenic walls, rockwork, themed structures, decorative ceilings, faux finishes, large-scale organic forms, replica surfaces and complete immersive environments.

Yes. Our scenic artists produce specialist painted finishes for sets, props, sculptures, retail interiors, restaurants and themed attractions.

Finishes can include ageing, distressing, patination, faux stone, faux metal, timber effects, weathering, hand-painted graphics and other bespoke surface treatments.

Yes. We create sculptures in a wide range of styles, scales and materials.

Our team can develop sculptures from drawings, digital files, reference images, scans or an initial idea. Depending on the project, we may use traditional sculpting, digital modelling, CNC machining, mould making, casting, GRP, polyurea, metalwork and specialist scenic finishing.

Yes. Our in-house joinery team manufactures bespoke furniture, display units, counters, cabinets, wall features, scenic structures and custom interior elements.

Joinery can be produced as a standalone commission or integrated into a larger retail, hospitality, exhibition or visitor-attraction project.

Yes. Our metalwork capabilities support structural, decorative and mechanical elements across sets, props, sculptures and themed environments.

We can fabricate bespoke frames, armatures, brackets, furniture, display systems and sculptural components, coordinating the metalwork with our joinery, scenic and finishing departments.

Yes. Cod Steaks uses CNC machining and laser cutting for accurate, repeatable production across models, props, signage, patterns, scenic components, furniture and custom fabrication.

These digital processes can be combined with hand-finishing and traditional making techniques to achieve both accuracy and character.

Yes. We use 3D scanning, digital modelling and CAD-based design to capture objects, develop complex forms, create production information and support accurate manufacture.

3D scanning is particularly useful for replication, enlargement, reduction, restoration, prototyping and the creation of closely fitted components.

Yes. Our team can produce moulds and cast components for props, sculptures, scenic features and repeated decorative elements.

Depending on the required strength, weight, finish and application, we can advise on processes including fibreglass, resin casting, vac-forming and polyurea coating.

Yes. Cod Steaks can incorporate electronics, lighting, mechanisms and interactive elements into suitable props, models, displays and themed environments.

The precise approach will depend on the intended use, location, level of interaction and technical requirements of the project.

Absolutely. Clients do not need to arrive with a fully resolved design.

We can begin with a sketch, reference image, creative treatment, architectural drawing, written brief or conversation. Our design team can then explore the concept, identify practical considerations and develop the information required for manufacture.

Yes. We regularly manufacture projects designed by production designers, art departments, architects, interior designers, creative agencies and specialist consultants.

We can review the supplied information, identify outstanding production questions and work collaboratively with the wider project team to prepare the design for manufacture.

Yes. We can deliver a complete design-and-build service or provide selected services as part of a wider project team.

Our involvement may cover concept design, design development, production design, technical coordination, prototyping, manufacture, scenic finishing, transport and installation.

Yes. Prototypes, maquettes, material samples and finish samples can be valuable when developing an unusual or highly detailed project.

These allow the creative and production teams to test scale, appearance, materials, construction methods and finishes before moving into full manufacture.

Every Cod Steaks project is different, so costs depend on factors such as size, complexity, materials, finish, quantity, design development, engineering, transport, installation and programme.

A clear brief and realistic budget help us recommend the most appropriate production approach. If a fixed budget is available, we can discuss how to achieve the strongest result within it.

Timescales vary considerably. A small prop may require a relatively short production period, while a large themed environment or multi-element installation may take several months.

The programme can include design development, client approvals, technical coordination, sampling, procurement, manufacture, finishing, pre-assembly, transport and installation. Contacting us early gives the project team more opportunity to plan effectively.

We understand that film, television, events, exhibitions and commercial openings often operate to fixed deadlines.

Whether a fast programme is achievable will depend on the scale and complexity of the work, the availability of materials, the speed of approvals and our current workshop capacity. Send us your deadline and project information, and we will assess what is realistically possible.

Yes. We can plan and undertake installation as part of the wider project scope.

Our project managers will coordinate relevant site information, logistics, access, sequencing and installation requirements with the client and other contractors. For international projects, we can discuss the most suitable balance between workshop manufacture, shipping and on-site work.

Yes. We have experience delivering creative projects outside the UK and can plan for international transport, packaging, shipping and installation.

The required approach will depend on the destination, scale of the project, installation programme, local site conditions and any customs or import requirements.Item description

Yes. We design and manufacture physical environments for museums, visitor attractions, immersive experiences, family entertainment venues and themed destinations.

Our multidisciplinary workshops allow us to combine scenery, props, models, graphics, sculpture, interactive elements and specialist finishes within a single coordinated project.

Yes. We create museum displays, exhibition structures, interpretive models, replicas, scenic environments and interactive features.

We understand that museum and exhibition work may require a careful balance between creativity, durability, accessibility, interpretation, conservation requirements and ongoing maintenance.

Yes. Our team produces bespoke retail displays, shop-fit features, window installations, furniture, signage, props and immersive branded environments.

We can support a complete creative concept or manufacture individual elements for an architect, designer, brand or retail contractor.

Yes. We create bespoke features for hospitality interiors, including sculptures, decorative ceilings, bar features, themed surfaces, furniture, signage, scenic finishes and statement installations.

Our work can be integrated into a wider interior-design or fit-out programme and coordinated with the project’s designers and contractors.

Yes. We work with brands, agencies and event producers to create physical experiences, promotional installations, photo opportunities, display props and temporary environments.

We can help translate a campaign or creative concept into something that is practical to manufacture, transport, install and use.

Workshop visits may be arranged by appointment where appropriate.

Because our workshops often contain confidential work and active manufacturing areas, visits must be agreed in advance and may be subject to project restrictions and safety requirements.