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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Maypole, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Maypole and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Village fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Maypole
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- What’s available on the pitch
Maypole is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
How our fish and chip van for events works in Maypole
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. Whether it’s village fêtes and crew and volunteer catering, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and chips for your guests.
In Maypole, street events mean planning closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Maypole (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Maypole
What else we do in Maypole
Maypole questions
Could you trade in Hewitt's Chalk Bank?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Do you trade at school fairs around Maypole?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer fêtes in Maypole have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Maypole? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Maypole
Maypole is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. For an event in Maypole, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Maypole. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Maypole to London (14 miles away).
Events in parks such as Hewitt's Chalk Bank need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. For anyone arriving by train, Knockholt station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Greater London takes in BR6. That could mean an event at a home on Jubilee Road, Hollybush Lane and Maypole Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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). Open spaces near Maypole include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Orpington (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bo-Peep pub (within half a mile south)
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about the pitch
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Events we cater in Maypole
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
In Maypole and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports days
- Sports tournaments
- Feeding event crew
- Fish and chip supper nights
Running a fête for a church like Mission Chapel? A chip van draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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