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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Oversland events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Oversland and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire for Oversland events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Oversland
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and birthday celebrations, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy.
Somewhere like Oversland, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
For event organisers in Oversland
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Fish and chip van hire around Oversland
Oversland is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Oversland will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Oversland is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
Within reach of Oversland are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (4.8 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Oversland, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Dunkirk Road and South Street; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Winterbourne (1 mile north-east), South Street (1 mile west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.3 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (0.7 miles west)
Who books fish and chip van hire in Oversland?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Oversland, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Company team days
- Big birthdays
PTAs at schools such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Light matters for evening service: in Oversland, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, 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.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Oversland
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why Oversland hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Nearby places to Oversland
What else we do in Oversland
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Oversland
Which station is closest to Oversland?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
How far is Oversland from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van come to Oversland?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Oversland is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
- 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