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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Burmarsh
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Burmarsh and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Community open days
Fresh fish and chips in Burmarsh
Burmarsh: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Burmarsh?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Burmarsh?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
About our fish and chip van for events in Burmarsh
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Popular choices include haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and community open days.
At a field event near Burmarsh, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Access that avoids crowds
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Burmarsh
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Event catering near Burmarsh
Burmarsh is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. People in Burmarsh book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Burmarsh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Burmarsh to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. The coast is within about 4 miles of Burmarsh, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We serve events across TN29 and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Painesfield Close and Thorndike Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Hythe Museum (4 miles east) and Lympne Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Shepherd And Crook Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Numbers
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Perfect for your event in Burmarsh
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Community festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
Places near Burmarsh
Other occasions in Burmarsh
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Evening events in Burmarsh have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us about the pitch
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
- 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