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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Oad Street events
Fish and chip van for events in Oad Street: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Club open days
A chip van near Oad Street
Oad Street: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Oad Street?
Newington station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What does the van need?
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 picture.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Oad Street
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Typical bookings include country shows and music and food festivals, serving chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
At a fête or show near Oad Street, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Oad Street, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Oad Street? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Plan where the queue forms.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Kent, including Oad Street
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Oad Street
Other occasions in Oad Street
Oad Street events: pitches and permissions
Oad Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Events in Oad Street are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.9 miles north. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in ME9, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve events in Danaway (1 mile north-west), Chestnut Street (1 mile north), Silver Street (1 mile south-east), Bredgar (1 mile south-east) and South Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.8 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Oad Street includes Detling Hill.
- Schools near Oad Street include Westlands School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Plough & Harrow pub (within half a mile east)
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Perfect for your event in Oad Street
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Food for volunteers
PTAs at schools such as Borden Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
- 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