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Festivals, fêtes and school events in St Mary in the Marsh, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in St Mary in the Marsh? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Sports club events and race days
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in St Mary in the Marsh
How our fish and chip van for events works in St Mary in the Marsh
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Typical bookings include school summer fairs and festivals, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
Near St Mary in the Marsh, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Perfect for your event in St Mary in the Marsh
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In St Mary in the Marsh, people book us for occasions like:
- Feeding event crew
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
- Country shows
If your event is in Romney Warren Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in St Mary in the Marsh
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
St Mary in the Marsh questions
Is St Mary in the Marsh close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like St Mary in the Marsh?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Evening events in St Mary in the Marsh have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in St Mary in the Marsh? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Towns and villages near St Mary in the Marsh
What else we do in St Mary in the Marsh
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Agree who removes waste
Plan where the queue forms.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Running an event in St Mary in the Marsh
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cover St Mary in the Marsh as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as The Marsh Academy often want one reliable hot-food stall. A summer fête at Church of St Mary the Virgin is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
We serve events across TN29. Local streets include Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside St Mary in the Marsh, we cover St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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