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Film and TV set catering in Maypole, Greater London
Film set catering in Maypole: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Maypole
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How our film set catering works in Maypole
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are often asked to cater seaside and period locations and crew treats on long shoot days, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In Maypole, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Maypole (BR6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. In December, daylight in Maypole ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Update numbers if they change
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send the unit base address and directions
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Also in Maypole
Occasions we serve in Maypole
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Maypole and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Knockholt station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Maypole, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Location catering around Maypole
Maypole is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. Anywhere in BR6, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Maypole are Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Down House (4.1 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Maypole is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in BR6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. From Jubilee Road, Hollybush Lane and Maypole Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Maypole, we also cover Bopeep (1 mile south), Well Hill (1 mile east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Goddington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Orpington Hospital (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Orpington (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bo-Peep pub (within half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
- Access checked by locations
As a London location, Maypole 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 will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Common questions in Maypole
What’s the nearest station to Maypole?
The closest is Knockholt station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is parking a problem for the van in Maypole?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you cover Maypole?
We do. We serve events in Maypole and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
- 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