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Fish and Chip Van Hire for St Mary in the Marsh events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in St Mary in the Marsh and across Kent.
- Big birthdays
- Company team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fish and chip van hire for St Mary in the Marsh events
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Fish and chip van hire in St Mary in the Marsh, fried fresh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around St Mary in the Marsh. For evening wedding food and festive get-togethers, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a rural spot like St Mary in the Marsh, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Where the van can park in St Mary in the Marsh
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Places near St Mary in the Marsh
Also in St Mary in the Marsh
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Late September evenings in St Mary in the Marsh lose the light at about 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.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Events we cater in St Mary in the Marsh
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In St Mary in the Marsh, people book us for occasions like:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Christmas parties
PTAs at schools such as The Marsh Academy frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
St Mary in the Marsh: venues, parking and local tips
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. From the centre of St Mary in the Marsh to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from St Mary in the Marsh to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. A green space like Romney Warren Country Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
Anywhere in TN29, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside St Mary in the Marsh, we also cover St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
St Mary in the Marsh: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: 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. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like St Mary in the Marsh?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Confirm allergies by email
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
- 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