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Fish and chip van hire in Martin, Kent
Fish and chip van hire in Martin: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Company team days
Planning an event in Martin?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Martin
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Typical bookings include weddings and evening receptions and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, serving pie and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In a small place like Martin, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Martin: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Martin?
Martin has its own station: Martin Mill station.
Is Martin too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van come to Martin?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Martin and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
Fish and chip van hire around Martin
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. For events in Martin, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Martin is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Martin to Canterbury (13 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Langdon Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. For anyone arriving by rail, Martin Mill station is in Martin itself. Martin is within about 4 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We serve events across the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Martin includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Lantern Inn (under half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Martin
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Martin? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
More for events in Martin
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Around midsummer it stays light in Martin until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Plan bins near the queue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Martin? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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