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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Bankside events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Bankside.
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
A chip van near Bankside
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree who removes waste
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Fish and chip van for events in Bankside, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. We are often asked to cater school summer fairs and music and food festivals, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Events in Bankside range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces generally need council permission, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Bankside (SE1, EC4Y, EC4V)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Event catering near Bankside
Bankside is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bankside and nearby villages. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London.
An event in Bernie Spain Gardens means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. A summer fête at St Mary Mounthaw or St Mary-at-Hill is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
This part of Greater London takes in SE1, EC4Y and EC4V, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Bear Lane, Bush Lane and Swan Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Bankside include the A201 and A300, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Bankside, we also cover 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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 (under half a mile west) and County of London (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Bankside include St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Founders Arms (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Information about power and water
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
As a London location, Bankside is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Bankside
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Bankside. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Bankside hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Greater London, including Bankside
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Bankside: your questions answered
Could you trade in Bernie Spain Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Bankside?
London Blackfriars station, in Bankside itself.
Do you cover Bankside?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Bankside and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Nearby places to Bankside
Other occasions in Bankside
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer events in Bankside have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Bankside? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Perfect for your event in Bankside
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
In Bankside and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
- School fairs and sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If visitors are coming by train, there is a station right in Bankside: London Blackfriars station.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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