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Film Set Catering for Temple Bar events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Temple Bar and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Temple Bar
Questions from Temple Bar
Can the van park in Lincoln's Inn Fields?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Temple Bar?
City Thameslink station, in Temple Bar itself.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
How our film set catering works in Temple Bar
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Whether it is unit base lunches and music video shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
In Temple Bar, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements, often with council permission. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Temple Bar (WC2B, WC2E, EC1N)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Temple Bar
More for events in Temple Bar
Temple Bar for film and TV crews
Temple Bar is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. In and around Temple Bar, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Among the historic houses close to Temple Bar are Dr Johnson's House (less than half a mile north-east) and Benjamin Franklin House (0.7 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. With the A4 and A40 nearby, Temple Bar is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Anywhere in WC2B, WC2E and EC1N, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A4 and A40 close by, Temple Bar is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Temple (1 mile south), Clare Market (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile east) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Temple Bar include Mercers' School (under half a mile north) and London Nautical School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Tavern (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include British Library of Political and Economic Science (within half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile south-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access checked by locations
- Permission for the van at base
- Light near the van if needed
Temple Bar is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Temple Bar?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Temple Bar. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Temple Bar hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Occasions we serve in Temple Bar
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: City Thameslink station serves Temple Bar directly.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Long summer days in Temple Bar, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Related guides
- 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