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Fish and chip van hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van to Royal Tunbridge Wells and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fish and chip van hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells
About our fish and chip van hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We serve gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and gatherings after a funeral and work Christmas parties.
A town like Royal Tunbridge Wells gives you plenty of options: your own drive, a club or hall car park, or a venue nearby. We’ll check the spot with you before the day. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Royal Tunbridge Wells questions
Is Royal Tunbridge Wells close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Barnabas: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you cover Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Royal Tunbridge Wells and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
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 everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Royal Tunbridge Wells
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Royal Tunbridge Wells, people book us for occasions like:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
Churches such as Parish Church of St Barnabas rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Around midsummer it stays light in Royal Tunbridge Wells until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Royal Tunbridge Wells, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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What affects the price in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Royal Tunbridge Wells: venues, parking and local tips
Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 30 miles south-east of London, in Kent. For an event in Royal Tunbridge Wells, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Brighton (27 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. If you had Hilbert Woods in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Royal Tunbridge Wells, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of Kent takes in TN2, TN4 and TN1. Streets in the area include Market Square, Goods Station Road and Culverden Square, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Royal Tunbridge Wells sits on or near the A26 and A263, so getting the van to your event is simple. For events just outside Royal Tunbridge Wells, we cover Hawkenbury (1 mile south-east), High Brooms (1 mile north-east), Broadwater Down (1 mile south-west), Southborough (1 mile north) and Rusthall (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Royal Tunbridge Wells has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Place (under half a mile south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include The Skinners' School (0.5 miles north-west) and Rose Hill School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Crystal Palace pub (within half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Royal Tunbridge Wells
Other occasions in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- 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