Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Troy Town events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Troy Town. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Festive get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Troy Town?
Fish and chip van hire in Troy Town, fried fresh
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Whether it’s garden get-togethers and birthday celebrations, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips and more.
Somewhere like Troy Town, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning a chip van in Troy Town
Troy Town is about 6 miles north of East Grinstead, in Kent. From the centre of Troy Town to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
Within reach of Troy Town are historic houses such as Chartwell (2.7 miles north-east) and Hever Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Wherever your event is in TN8, we can fry fresh for your guests. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Marlpit Hill (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south-east), Mowshurst (1 mile east), Merle Common (2 miles north-west) and Crockham Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles east) and Southborough (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (1.7 miles south). The countryside around Troy Town includes Botley Hill.
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (0.8 miles east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Troy Town and the whole of Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Troy Town
What else we do in Troy Town
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Troy Town, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Questions from Troy Town
How far is Troy Town from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Troy Town?
Edenbridge station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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