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Fish and chip van for parties in Oare, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Oare.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
A chip van near Oare
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Put the menu up by the van.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Oare
There is no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. Whether it is neighbourhood get-togethers and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like Oare, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Also in Oare
Why choose a fish and chip van in Oare?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. A van fries on the spot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Oare
- We cover Oare and the whole of Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Oare until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Oare, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Questions from Oare
Can the van park in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
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.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you need power or water from us?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will confirm what we need.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Perfect for your party in Oare
You do not need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Oare, people book us for occasions like:
- Family parties with children
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
Parks such as Oare Meadow usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Hosting a chip van party in Oare
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. For a party in Oare, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Oare is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For party guests on the train, Faversham station is about 1.4 miles away. Within reach of Oare are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (4.3 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Wherever your party is in ME13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, Church Road and Russell Place or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Oare we cover include 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
- Schools near Oare include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Three Mariners Inn (less than half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
- 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