Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Burmarsh, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Burmarsh.
- Staff appreciation days
- Fish Friday treats
- Lunch for site crews
Corporate fish and chip catering in Burmarsh
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Burmarsh
Food is fried to order, so the last person served gets food as hot as the first. We are frequently asked to cater open days and customer events and summer team days, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
At country workplaces around Burmarsh, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. Everything is fried fresh at your staff event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger staff and fish-dodgers.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. A lunch-break van visit in Burmarsh is always in daylight, but later events need lighting: it is dark by about 3:50pm in December.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- You get a quote and answers to facilities’ questions.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- We cook to order for each group as they come out.
- We clear up and leave the site as we found it.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Burmarsh
More for events in Burmarsh
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Share the shift pattern
- Collect allergies in advance
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so we are ready when the first group comes out.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
Staff lunches in Burmarsh: access and travel
Burmarsh is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your team to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Burmarsh and nearby villages. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Within reach of Burmarsh are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (3.5 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Westenhanger station is about 3.7 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Wherever your staff event is in TN29, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road, Painesfield Close and Thorndike Road, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Burmarsh we cover include Postling Green (3 miles north-west), St Mary's Bay (3 miles south), Newchurch (3 miles west), St Mary in the Marsh (3 miles south-west) and Aldington (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hythe Museum (4 miles east) and Lympne Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Shepherd And Crook Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a thank-you that lands, a chip van is hard to beat. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in Burmarsh
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Burmarsh
Is Burmarsh close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes. A chip van gives visitors something to queue for and talk about.
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.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How long will the queue be?
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 does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Burmarsh.
- 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