Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Oare, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Oare. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wrap celebrations
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
A chip van near Oare
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
About our film set catering in Oare
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. Typical bookings include crew treats on long shoot days and commercials and music videos, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Oare, check tracks and ground for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Planning a shoot in Oare
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. Across the ME13 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Oare to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Oare is roughly 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Faversham station, about 1.4 miles south-east.
We serve shoots across ME13 and the streets around it. From The Street, Church Road and Russell Place or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Oare, we also cover Davington (1 mile south), The Brents (1 mile south-east), Uplees (1 mile north-west), Faversham (1 mile south) and Four Oaks (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
- Schools near Oare include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Three Mariners Inn (under half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Oare
Can the van park in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Oare?
Faversham station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can the van come to Oare?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Oare. For a quote, use our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Other occasions in Oare
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Long summer days in Oare, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Agree how the base is left
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Oare?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Oare and across Kent
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
- 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