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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for St Mary in the Marsh events
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in St Mary in the Marsh? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-year customer events
- Club and society Christmas socials
Christmas party fish and chips in St Mary in the Marsh
Christmas party fish and chips in St Mary in the Marsh, cooked to order
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. On the menu are curry sauce, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and office Christmas parties.
For a Christmas party near St Mary in the Marsh, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to St Mary in the Marsh
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FAQs for St Mary in the Marsh
Can the van park in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is St Mary in the Marsh from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van come to St Mary in the Marsh?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and St Mary in the Marsh is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Plan your Christmas party in St Mary in the Marsh around the dark: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a Christmas party in St Mary in the Marsh
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Christmas parties in St Mary in the Marsh are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Marsh Academy, hot fish and chips goes down well.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN29. Streets in the area include Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to St Mary in the Marsh we cover include St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in St Mary in the Marsh?
It is hot food on a cold day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Plan cover for the queue.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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