Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Marley, Kent
Corporate fish and chip catering in Marley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Staff appreciation days
- Team away days
- Friday lunch treats
Book the van in Marley
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Marley
Whether it is a Friday treat or an end-of-quarter thank you, the van makes the day feel special. Typical bookings include charity and fundraising days at work and shift teams at depots and warehouses, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Marley, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. Everything is fried fresh at your staff event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Occasions we serve in Marley
There’s nothing to book but the van, so it is easy to organise.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Project milestones
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Central London is about 57 miles from Marley, and we cover it as standard.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
Planning a team lunch in Marley
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Marley to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For staff and visitors coming by train, Snowdown station is about 3.5 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Marley are Goodnestone Park (4.7 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Wherever your staff event is in CT4, we can fry fresh for your staff. Whether your staff event is on Marley Lane and Covet Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Kingston (1 mile north-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Out Elmstead (1 mile east), Barham (1 mile east) and Derringstone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Robin Public House (1 mile north-east)
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your staff can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Lunchtime bookings in Marley are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so evening events need a lit spot. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Marley
More for events in Marley
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Marley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Marley questions
What’s the nearest station to Marley?
Snowdown station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you work around shifts?
Give us the break times and we will serve in waves.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we will explain the options.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Marley.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Collect allergies in advance
Send a message round when the van opens.
Make it a regular thing: monthly or quarterly.
- 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