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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Mersham, Kent
Fish and chip van for events in Mersham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events for Mersham events
Who books fish and chip van for events in Mersham?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Mersham, people book us for events such as:
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports days
- Summer fairs
Events in parks such as Poulton Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
About our fish and chip van for events in Mersham
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For sports club events and race days and fish and chip supper nights, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural events near Mersham can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
FAQs for Mersham
Can the van park in Poulton Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you trade at school fairs around Mersham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Mersham.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van come to Mersham?
Yes, we do. Mersham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Mersham
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN25 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Mersham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN25, we can bring the van to you. From Church Road, The Street and Church Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Mersham we cover include Sevington (1 mile north-west), South Stour (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile east), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north) and Smeeth (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (7 miles south-east) and Davington (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mersham include Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Farriers Arms (under half a mile south-west)
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Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer fêtes in Mersham have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Arrange bins and waste collection
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your visitors already know
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
- 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