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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Teasley Mead events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Teasley Mead. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas parties
- Company team days
- Summer garden parties
Book the van in Teasley Mead
Teasley Mead: venues, parking and local tips
Teasley Mead is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Teasley Mead or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Teasley Mead is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Historic houses near Teasley Mead include Groombridge Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.4 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Teasley Mead is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in TN3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Teasley Mead, Willetts Lane and Carriers Place or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (2 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Sussex Oak Inn (0.9 miles west)
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Teasley Mead
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and staff lunches and team days, with mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Teasley Mead, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
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How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Planning an evening event in Teasley Mead? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Teasley Mead
- Something for guests to gather round
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Common questions in Teasley Mead
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 will follow the site rules.
How far is Teasley Mead from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Events we cater in Teasley Mead
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the bookings we take in Teasley Mead and Kent:
- Big birthdays
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as All Saints, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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