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Party Fish and Chip Van for St Mary in the Marsh events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in St Mary in the Marsh and across Kent.
- Retirement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Family reunions
Party fish and chip van in St Mary in the Marsh
How our party fish and chip van works in St Mary in the Marsh
There’s no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. Typical bookings include big birthdays and get-togethers with old friends, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like St Mary in the Marsh, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning a party in St Mary in the Marsh
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cover St Mary in the Marsh as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from St Mary in the Marsh to Canterbury (19 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
For parties in TN29, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a party on streets such as Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to St Mary in the Marsh we cover include 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in St Mary in the Marsh
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, it is light in St Mary in the Marsh until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties
- Retirement parties
- Milestone birthdays
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.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Count children separately
- Show us where the van would go
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Have a back-up for special diets
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Common questions in St Mary in the Marsh
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like St Mary in the Marsh?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park on my drive?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a photo of the drive and the way in.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
- 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