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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Bankside
Planning a fish and chip van in Bankside? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Company team days
Planning an event in Bankside?
Fish and chip van hire in Bankside, fried fresh
There is something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include weddings and evening receptions and christmas parties, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
In a London neighbourhood like Bankside, the van typically parks on a drive, in a car park or yard, or on a street with the right permission. Parking is the main thing to plan, so let us know about off-street space or permits. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Bankside (SE1, EC4Y, EC4V)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light matters for evening service: around Bankside, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Bankside? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
As a London location, Bankside is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Common questions in Bankside
Which station is closest to Bankside?
London Blackfriars station, in Bankside itself.
Is parking a problem for the van in Bankside?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Perfect for your event in Bankside
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Bankside, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Mary Mounthaw, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
Bankside: venues, parking and local tips
Bankside is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. For an event in Bankside, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Bankside. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Coming by train? There’s a station right in Bankside: London Blackfriars station. PTAs at schools such as London Nautical School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Anywhere in SE1, EC4Y and EC4V, we can bring the van to you. From Bear Lane, Bush Lane and Swan Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Bankside is on the A201 and A300, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Bankside, we 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (under half a mile west) and County of London (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Bankside includes Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Bankside 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)
- Local pubs include Founders Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles north)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. 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.
Why us?
- We cover Bankside and the whole of Greater London
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
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 generally simpler.
- 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