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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Marley, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Marley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Sports tournaments
- Sports days
- Music and food festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Marley
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Fish and chip van for events in Marley, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. Typical bookings include music and food festivals and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, serving cod and chips, chips and curry sauce.
Rural events near Marley can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Marley
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Marley
More for events in Marley
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Evening events in Marley have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Marley
Is Marley close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Marley?
Harrietsham station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
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.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Marley.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Marley and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Event catering near Marley
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For events in Marley, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Harrietsham station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station. Running a fête for a church like St John the Baptist's Church? A chip van draws people in. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in ME17, we just need to know where the van can park. Your event could be at a house on Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Marley, we cover Harrietsham (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east), Platt's Heath (1 mile south) and Chegworth (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck Public House (0.5 miles west)
Events we cater in Marley
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Events in parks such as Kiln Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Marley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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