Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Tudeley events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Tudeley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Festive get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
Book the van in Tudeley
Tudeley: your questions answered
Is Tudeley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Which fish do you use?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Tudeley
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. For milestone birthday parties and visits to care homes and day centres, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In a hamlet or village like Tudeley, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Perfect for your event in Tudeley
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
For a fundraiser at a school like The Schools at Somerhill, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
What affects the price in Tudeley
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tudeley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Tudeley?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Tudeley and across Kent
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Planning a chip van in Tudeley
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Tudeley as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Tudeley to London (about 28 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Coming by train? Tonbridge station, about 2 miles west, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Tudeley include Bishop Chavasse Primary School (1.1 miles west) and Hillview School for Girls (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Poacher & Partridge pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Around midsummer it stays light in Tudeley until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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What else we do in Tudeley
- 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