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Corporate fish and chip catering in Abbey Gate, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Abbey Gate and across Kent.
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Workplace fundraising days
- Open days and customer events
A chip van near Abbey Gate
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Abbey Gate
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we will confirm what we can provide for your site’s paperwork. For retirement send-offs and thank-you lunches for the team, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
At country workplaces around Abbey Gate, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Towns and villages near Abbey Gate
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The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Staff will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For an end-of-day event in Abbey Gate, summer gives you light until about 9:15pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:50pm.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Abbey Gate, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a staff treat people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Abbey Gate. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Abbey Gate
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Business events near Abbey Gate
Abbey Gate is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. Across the ME14 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Abbey Gate to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Abbey Gate sits roughly 30 miles from central London. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
For staff events in ME14 and ME16, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find Abbey Gate on the M20, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Abbey Gate we cover include Sandling (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (under half a mile south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Yew Tree pub (less than half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Give us break and shift times
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
We get there ahead of the lunch break, so we’re ready when the first group comes out.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
Abbey Gate questions
Which station is closest to Abbey Gate?
The closest is Maidstone East station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How far is Abbey Gate from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much does a fish and chip van for your team cost in Abbey Gate?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you feed staff across different shifts?
Tell us the shift and break times and we’ll plan service around them.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
That is up to your site, but car parks and yards typically work well.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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