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Fish and chip van hire in Oad Street, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Oad Street.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Evening wedding food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fish and chip van hire for Oad Street events
Fish and chip van hire in Oad Street, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Whether it is big birthdays and festive get-togethers, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips and more.
In a hamlet or village like Oad Street, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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Other occasions in Oad Street
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- A short menu helps everyone
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Oad Street
Which station is closest to Oad Street?
Newington station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
How far is Oad Street from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
Occasions we serve in Oad Street
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
- Evening wedding food
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Newington station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning a chip van in Oad Street
Oad Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Oad Street and nearby villages. Oad Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Oad Street to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Borden Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Oad Street, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in ME9, we can fry fresh for your guests. 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.8 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Oad Street include Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Plough & Harrow pub (within half a mile east)
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Planning an evening event in Oad Street? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Something for guests to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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