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Party Fish and Chip Van for Oad Street events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Oad Street and across Kent.
- Engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Book the van in Oad Street
Party fish and chip van in Oad Street, cooked to order
It is a treat that feels special without being formal: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater naming days and christenings and kids’ birthday parties.
Country parties near Oad Street suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Oad Street and the whole of Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What affects the price in Oad Street
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For event organisers in Oad Street
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Oad Street? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
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What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Oad Street until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Oad Street parties: what to know
Oad Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the ME9 area, we can bring the van to you. Oad Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Oad Street to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
No room for the van at home? A club or hall car park near Oad Street frequently works. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.9 miles north. Oad Street is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of ME9 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Oad Street, we also cover 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Nearby you will also find 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.
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Plough & Harrow pub (less than half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Oad Street: your questions answered
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.
How far is Oad Street from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Tell the council about the van.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
- 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