Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Maypole, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Maypole and the surrounding area.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near Maypole
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Film set catering in Maypole, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For music video shoots and shoots on location, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Maypole, check tracks and ground for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Name a contact in the production office
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Maypole
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Maypole
What else we do in Maypole
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. On a winter shoot near Maypole, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a shoot in Maypole
Maypole is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Maypole or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Maypole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
Central London is about 55 miles from Maypole, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 3 miles of Maypole, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Maypole Lane and Maypole Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots 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). Larger places within reach include 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). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Maypole include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south)
Why choose film set catering in Maypole?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Maypole, people book us for events such as:
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Questions from Maypole
What’s the nearest station to Maypole?
Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Maypole too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cover Maypole?
Yes, we do. Maypole is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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