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Fish and Chip Van for Events in St Mary's Bay
Fish and chip van for events in St Mary's Bay: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes
Book the van in St Mary's Bay
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in St Mary's Bay
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. Typical bookings include fundraisers and sports days, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around St Mary's Bay are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Evening events in St Mary's Bay have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in St Mary's Bay
It keeps people on site.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- School summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
An event in Romney Warren Country Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
Also near St Mary's Bay
What else we do in St Mary's Bay
Where the van can park in St Mary's Bay
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
What affects the price in St Mary's Bay
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Community events around St Mary's Bay
St Mary's Bay is about 6 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. From the centre of St Mary's Bay to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. St Mary's Bay is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like All Saints? A chip van draws people in. PTAs at schools such as The Marsh Academy frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
We serve events across the TN29 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home on Maple Drive, Oak Drive and Beechwood Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside St Mary's Bay, we also cover St Mary in the Marsh (1 mile west), Burmarsh (3 miles north), Newchurch (3 miles north-west), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (6 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles north-west), Folkestone (10 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles north-east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles west) and Cheriton (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (3.6 miles west).
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share pitch details
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A few benches near the van help.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in St Mary's Bay
How far is St Mary's Bay from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
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 St Mary's Bay.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Why choose a fish and chip van in St Mary's Bay?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including St Mary's Bay
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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