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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Mersham events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Mersham.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Mersham events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Mersham
There is something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Typical bookings include big birthdays and work Christmas parties, with curry sauce, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Mersham, the van often 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. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Mersham?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Birthday celebrations
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
A green space like Poulton Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Mersham
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van in Mersham: local details
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Around Mersham, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Mersham Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Historic houses near Mersham include Westenhanger Castle (4.7 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Mersham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in TN25, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Church Road, The Street and Church Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Mersham, we also cover 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).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include The Farriers Arms (within half a mile south-west)
Also near Mersham
Other occasions in Mersham
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Mersham
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Mersham?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Mersham
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. By late September, sunset in Mersham is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
- 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