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Party Fish and Chip Van in Oversland
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Oversland and across Kent.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Leaving parties
Fresh fish and chips in Oversland
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Oversland
Can the van park in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Party fish and chip van in Oversland, fried fresh
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, once the council has agreed the road closure. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and christenings and naming days.
In a small place like Oversland, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- A photo of the parking spot helps
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Oversland
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Oversland hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
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Other occasions in Oversland
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
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.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Oversland drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Perfect for your party in Oversland
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Thinking of using Mount Ephraim Gardens? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Oversland parties: what to know
Oversland is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Oversland will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places across Kent.
Among the historic houses close to Oversland are Belmont House and Gardens (4.8 miles west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Oversland, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Dunkirk Road and South Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Oversland we cover include 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). Further out, we also take the van to 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.3 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Oversland includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Sondes Arms (0.7 miles west)
- 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