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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Oversland
Wedding fish and chip van in Oversland: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement parties
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Oversland?
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Oversland
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for seaside-themed weddings and barn and farm weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Oversland frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. 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 is ready.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Oversland
Oversland is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Oversland as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Oversland is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
Historic houses near Oversland include Belmont House and Gardens (4.8 miles west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. It is worth telling train travellers that Selling station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Oversland, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Dunkirk Road and South Street, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings 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). 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).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.3 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Oversland include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (0.7 miles west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Oversland hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Oversland? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
FAQs for Oversland
Is Oversland close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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’ll follow the site rules.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What time will you serve?
Generally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will work to your timings.
Also near Oversland
What else we do in Oversland
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
Events we cater in Oversland
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening wedding food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Second-day and after-party food
- Coastal-themed receptions
Marrying at Church of St Peter and St Paul? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In Oversland, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
- 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