Mega tiffin tin set

[Toddy]

I had an unsolicited catalogue delivered this morning that had an advert for a very large, 26cms high x 21 cms wide Tiffin tin.
This one comes with four tiers, the top one holds four removable, quarted circle shaped, bowls, six stainless steel dinner plates, six chutney saucers and six spoons. The advert was £39, -10% and free p & p.

It strikes me this is an all in one billy/ serving set up for car or canoe camping.
Anyone got a set like this? and does anyone know where to get it cheaper ?

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Shewie]

I think Zebra do something similar but I don't know what sizes they are, not sure the plates etc are included or not.

There's usually quite a few for sale on ebay though

 

[Toddy]

I've got one of the smaller sets,
the tin I'm looking at is on this page, hit, "View more images" for the one I'm interested in.
http://www.toast.co.uk/range/outdoor+and+picnic/tiffin+tins/tiffin+tins.htm

cheers,
M

p.s. it doesn't show the contents, the catalogue does. Usual disclaimers, I've never bought from the company before, no connection.
M

 

[SimonM]

I've looked at those a few times on ebay, but always back out at the last minute.

If you buy one let us now how you get on!

Simon

 

[Wilderbeast]

Hey toddy!! I have one similar but not identical, it has 4 compartments insteaad of 6 but they are 16CM wide,it's made by Zebra I think!! I'll post some pics later if you like and if you're intrested you can make me an offer....it's brand new never used in origional box.........................reason I never used it was that I mis-read the advert and thought I was buying a billy!!
cheers
wilderbeast

 

[bothyman]

I've just put "Tiffin " in Ebay seem to be a few for sale

MickT

 

[Toddy]

They are all a lot smaller than this set though, and I do have a three tier set.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Wilderbeast]

here you go toddy!!

The axe is a GB sfa for scale:

and here are the pots split up, 4 in total and the hanger that keeps it all together!!

Interested??

 

[Toddy]

Thanks but no, that's the size of the set that I have.

The one I'm eyeing up is 21cms, just over 8 inches, in diameter........it's a biggie

cheers,
Toddy

p.s. You're a Full Member, you could sell it in Members Classified or offer it in the Swap Shop.......might get a good deal

 

[Tengu]

 

[Jared]

Zebra go upto 18cm & 5 layers it seems...

http://www.zebra-head.com/en/produc...ry=false&subcategoryid=0000000006&categoryid=

Just scooting around the 'net and these regular sized ones for 8quid seem a bargain.
http://www.tiffintin.com/products/buy-online

 

[Wilderbeast]

Tengu: love it, very swish!!

Toddy: Thanks anyway, has one to swap shop!!

 

[Jared]

I guess this is it...

http://www.angelinhome.com/index.php?productID=36

though more expensive.

 

[Hammock_man]

Tengu, what is just one of the best things I have seen on this site.

( Not haveing a go at many other makers but I can not afford a £150 knife so while they are things of beauty, for me they are not desirable. )

 

[Tengu]

Its very swanky, isnt it? I found it at a car boot, and though a bit beyond my pocket, couldnt resist.

There is a 1907 penny on the air vent.

Its evidently designed for a foreign user, as no indian would eat with a fork!

I wonder how many times the Tiffin wallas been back and forth with it?

 

[bothyman]

No Handle to lift it off the heat ??

Do you use one of those clip on ones

I thought they were used to store the hot food in, not for cooking .

Mickt

 

[Toddy]

A wee bit of adaptation and it'll be fine. I've got a spare Ti pot lifter handle thing anyway

Tengu, that is rather special, isn't it ? Our stainless steel seems so very utilitarian compared to it.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Hammock_man]

Tengu, My Mum went to India in 1928 came back 20 years later with 3 kids!!!
Wonder if She ever sent my Dad his dinner in something as smart as that.
As you say unlikely to be designed for a native so I would guess a family servant rather than a tiffen walla.

Could also be for side dishes during a picnic?