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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Teasley Mead events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Teasley Mead and the surrounding area.
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
- Sports tournaments
Fresh fish and chips in Teasley Mead
About our fish and chip van for events in Teasley Mead
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. We’re frequently asked to cater fish and chip supper nights and festivals, with mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Teasley Mead can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Teasley Mead?
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Teasley Mead book the van for events such as:
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
- Feeding event crew
A summer fête at All Saints is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
Also near Teasley Mead
Also in Teasley Mead
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 typically simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Teasley Mead events: pitches and permissions
Teasley Mead is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For an event in Teasley Mead, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Teasley Mead to Brighton (24 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Teasley Mead, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN3 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Teasley Mead, Willetts Lane and Carriers Place; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Ashurst (1 mile south-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north-east), Stone Cross (1 mile east), Fordcombe (1 mile east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (2 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5 miles east). Open spaces near Teasley Mead include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sussex Oak Inn (0.9 miles west)
Questions from Teasley Mead
Is Teasley Mead close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Teasley Mead, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Numbers
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Teasley Mead? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Share pitch details
- Give us an idea of numbers
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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