Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Four Oaks, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Four Oaks? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fresh fish and chips in Four Oaks
How our fish and chip van for events works in Four Oaks
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it’s horse and dog shows and charity fundraisers and community events, we will put together a menu of chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a village fête or field event near Four Oaks, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Running an event in Four Oaks
Four Oaks is about 1 mile west of Faversham, in Kent. From the centre of Four Oaks to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If your event is in Oare Meadow, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. For anyone arriving by train, Faversham station is about 1.8 miles away.
For events in ME13, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. For events just outside Four Oaks, we cover Ospringe (1 mile south-east), Norton Ash (1 mile west), Oare (1 mile north-east), Deerton Street (1 mile north-west) and Davington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles west), Whitstable (8 miles east) and Herne Bay (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.3 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (1.7 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Four Oaks
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Agricultural and country shows
A school like Luddenham School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Four Oaks questions
How far is Four Oaks from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Oare Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Also near Four Oaks
What else we do in Four Oaks
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Four Oaks hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share pitch details
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Summer events in Four Oaks have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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