Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in TN1
Hosting a party in TN1? We cover Royal Tunbridge Wells, Broadwater Down and High Brooms and every street in between, with the van parked up at your venue.
Book the chip van in TN1
Towns and villages in TN1
Occasions in TN1
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
About fish and chip van hire in TN1
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Typical bookings include fish and chip days at care homes and evening wedding food, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
What you will pay
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Royal Tunbridge Wells
We park up for events around St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School, Parish Church of St Barnabas and Crystal Palace pub. You will also find The Skinners' School (0.5 miles north-west), Hilbert Woods (0.6 miles north-east) and Rose Hill School (1 mile west). The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Place (less than half a mile south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles north). The countryside around Royal Tunbridge Wells includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
A fish and chip van across TN1: what to know
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in TN1, so the setting can be anything from Royal Tunbridge Wells, Broadwater Down and High Brooms to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Royal Tunbridge Wells: For anyone arriving by rail, Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Churches such as Parish Church of St Barnabas rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. Around midsummer it stays light in Royal Tunbridge Wells until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Events we cater in TN1
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around TN1:
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm allergies by email
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
A short menu keeps service quick.
Tell people when the van opens.
TN1: your questions answered
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
- 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