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Party Fish and Chip Van for Frant events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Frant.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Retirement parties
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Frant?
Party fish and chip van in Frant, cooked to order
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. Typical bookings include get-togethers with old friends and retirement parties, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Country parties near Frant suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. A summer party in Frant stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Frant
What else we do in Frant
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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 to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Common questions in Frant
How far is Frant from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Alban?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Tell the council about the van.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can the van park on my drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will tell you honestly.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Parties in Frant: homes, halls and local tips
Frant is about 3 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In and around Frant, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Frant is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Frant to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Within reach of Frant are historic houses such as Wadhurst Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Groombridge Place (3.8 miles north-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. If the day starts at The Parish Church of St Alban, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Frant, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We take the van to parties all over the TN3 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, The Green and Warren Ridge; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover parties in The Platt (1 mile south), Eridge Green (2 miles west), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Town Row (4 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Corn Exchange (2.1 miles north) and The Amelia (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Frant include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The George Public House (within half a mile north)
A chip van compared with other options
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat in Frant. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Frant?
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it is fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement parties
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Frant station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- 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