Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Maypole, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your team across Maypole and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Open days
- Summer team days
- Project milestones
A chip van near Maypole
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Maypole
The van parks in the car park or yard, so nobody has to leave site. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater charity and fundraising days at work and warehouse, depot and site teams.
For farms and rural sites near Maypole, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Lunchtime staff treats in Maypole are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Maypole? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, fish and chips feels like a real thank-you. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Maypole
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Kent, including Maypole
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Business events near Maypole
Maypole is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Maypole or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Herne Bay station is about 2.6 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Staff events anywhere in CT3 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Maypole Lane and Maypole Road; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover staff events in Old Tree (1 mile east), Millbank (1 mile north), Hoath (1 mile south), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south)
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Collect allergies in advance
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Maypole?
People remember it, which is the point of a thank-you.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Open days and customer events
- Project milestones
- Summer team days
Central London is about 55 miles from Maypole, and we cover it as standard.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
FAQs for Maypole
What’s the nearest station to Maypole?
Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Maypole?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes. A chip van gives visitors something to queue for and talk about.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Nearby places to Maypole
More for events in Maypole
- 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