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Fish and chip van for parties in Margate, Kent
Party fish and chip van in Margate: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family celebrations after a christening
Planning an event in Margate?
What affects the price in Margate
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
About our party fish and chip van in Margate
You don’t need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for naming days and christenings and reunions and family get-togethers.
In a town like Margate, a garden party with the van on the drive is the classic choice, and a hall or club works if the drive is small. All we need is a level parking spot. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Margate
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it is fun.
In Margate and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Margate
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Margate?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. The van becomes part of the party. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Margate hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party in Margate. Autumn and winter parties in Margate get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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FAQs for Margate
What’s the nearest station to Margate?
The closest is Margate station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is Margate close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Margate?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Other occasions in Margate
Parties in Margate: homes, halls and local tips
Margate is in Kent. We cover Margate as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Margate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Margate station, about 0.6 miles north-west. If your drive is too small, local halls and clubs near Margate can be an alternative, as long as the van can park outside. Near the coast, within about a mile, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
Here we cover the CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Margate sits on or near the A28 and A254, so getting the van to your party is simple. Other places close to Margate we cover include 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 lots of choice for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Margate includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Secret Spices pub (under half a mile south)
- 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