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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Margate
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Margate.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Care home visits
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Margate?
Occasions we serve in Margate
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
These are some of the bookings we take around Margate:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Coming by train? Margate station is about 0.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Fish and chip van hire in Margate, fried fresh
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Whether it’s garden parties and summer get-togethers and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
In Margate, drives and parking come in all sizes, and most work with some planning. If not, a nearby hall or club car park frequently does. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Margate? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire around Margate
Margate is in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Margate, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Margate to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Salmestone Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (2.9 miles west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. The coast is within about a mile of Margate, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Events anywhere in CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Margate include the A28 and A254, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Margate, we also cover Westwood (1 mile south), Westbrook (1 mile west), Garlinge (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-west) and Haine (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (3 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (11 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (12 miles south). Margate is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Margate includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Margate include Hartsdown Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Secret Spices pub (within half a mile south)
Also in Margate
Where the van can park in Margate
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Margate. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Margate, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CT9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Margate: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Margate?
Margate station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van come to Margate?
We do. Margate is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
- 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