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Fish and Chip Van Hire in St Mary Hoo
Looking for a fish and chip van in St Mary Hoo? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Fish and chip days at care homes
A chip van near St Mary Hoo
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How our fish and chip van hire works in St Mary Hoo
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. For christmas parties and birthday celebrations, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a rural place like St Mary Hoo, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Why choose a fish and chip van in St Mary Hoo?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in St Mary Hoo. By late September, sunset in St Mary Hoo is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van in St Mary Hoo? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in St Mary Hoo
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
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.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
St Mary Hoo questions
How far is St Mary Hoo from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Is it a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Who books fish and chip van hire in St Mary Hoo?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Work Christmas parties
After a service at Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
A fish and chip van in St Mary Hoo: local details
St Mary Hoo is in Medway. Give us the address of your event in St Mary Hoo, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from St Mary Hoo to Canterbury (24 miles away).
We take the van to events all over the ME3 postcode area. Other places close to St Mary Hoo we cover include Fenn Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile south-west), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-west), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south) and Kingsnorth (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (8 miles south), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south).
A little further out are Bay Museum (3.6 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (6 miles south-west). The countryside around St Mary Hoo includes Bishop Saltings.
- 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