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Fish and chip van hire in Oare, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van in Oare? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
A chip van near Oare
Planning a chip van in Oare
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Oare or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Oare is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Oare to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. PTAs at schools such as Davington Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve an event on streets such as The Street, Church Road and Russell Place or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Three Mariners Inn (under half a mile south)
How our fish and chip van hire works in Oare
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Oare. We are frequently asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and school events and big birthdays, with gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Somewhere as small as Oare, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Common questions in Oare
Is Oare too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Oare, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Occasions we serve in Oare
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Care home visits
- Gatherings after a funeral
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Why choose a fish and chip van in Oare?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Oare
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Other occasions in Oare
- 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