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Wedding fish and chip van in Oare, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Oare? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
Book the van in Oare
Occasions we serve in Oare
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
In Oare and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement parties
- Informal weddings
It’s worth telling train travellers that Faversham station, about 1.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
About our wedding fish and chip van in Oare
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Whether it’s relaxed, informal receptions and seaside-themed weddings, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Oare, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Count suppliers working late
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
The process
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter weddings in Oare are dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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What affects the price in Oare
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Oare weddings: local tips
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. Around Oare, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Oare to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Oare include Belmont House and Gardens (4.3 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. If you’re marrying at a church near Oare, such as Church of St Peter, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Church Road and Russell Place or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to weddings 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). 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 (within half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Common questions in Oare
Can the van park in Oare Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Oare?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
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.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What time is best for the van?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll work to your timings.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
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