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Film Set Catering in Bankside
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Bankside.
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
A chip van near Bankside
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Long summer days in Bankside, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Film set catering in Bankside, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Typical bookings include period dramas on location and music video shoots, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In Bankside, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Bankside (SE1, EC4Y, EC4V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Bankside
Crews love a chip van day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Bankside and Greater London:
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (0.6 miles north-east) and Dr Johnson's House (0.6 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bankside?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Bankside questions
What about parking in Bankside?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Can the van park in Bernie Spain Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to Bankside?
Yes, we do. Bankside is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
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.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Places near Bankside
Other occasions in Bankside
Shooting in Bankside: unit bases and access
Bankside is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. We cover Bankside as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Bankside is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, London Blackfriars station serves Bankside directly. The A201 and A300 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Bankside.
Wherever your shoot is in SE1, EC4Y and EC4V, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Bear Lane, Bush Lane and Swan Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the A201 and A300 close by, Bankside is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Blackfriars (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-west), Temple Bar (1 mile north-west), Waterloo (1 mile south-west) and Smithfield (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (less than half a mile west) and County of London (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Founders Arms (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Bankside? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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