Surrey · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Abbotswood, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your team across Abbotswood and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Open days and customer events
- Retirement send-offs
Book the van in Abbotswood
Events we cater in Abbotswood
People remember it.
These are some of the bookings we take in Abbotswood and Surrey:
- Customer days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer staff parties
- Retirement send-offs
With the A246 and A3100 nearby, access for the van is straightforward.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Corporate fish and chip catering in Abbotswood, cooked to order
A short menu keeps the queue moving through a lunch break: fish, sausages, pies and chips, with the classic sides. Whether it is celebrating a big win and retirement and leaving lunches, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Teams near Abbotswood frequently go for a lunch in the yard or car park. Tell us about the site and access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Also near Abbotswood
What else we do in Abbotswood
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. The van brings lunch to the team. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Abbotswood hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Workplace catering around Abbotswood
Abbotswood is about 1 mile south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Abbotswood is well within our area, so your staff event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 395 places across Surrey.
For staff and visitors coming by train, there is a station right in Abbotswood: London Road (Guildford) station. Abbotswood is about 27 miles from central London. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Here we cover the GU1 postcode area, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include York Road, Stoke Road and Maori Road; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Abbotswood sits on or near the A246 and A3100, which makes travel to your staff event easy. Other places close to Abbotswood we cover include Guildford (1 mile north-west), Burpham (1 mile north-east), Bellfields (1 mile north-west), Merrow (1 mile east) and East Shalford (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Luke’s Hospital (within half a mile south) and Guildford Castle (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Abbotswood includes Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
- Nearby schools include Guildford High School (less than half a mile north-west) and Holy Trinity (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rats Castle pub (within half a mile south-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Abbotswood
Could you trade in Stoke Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Abbotswood?
Abbotswood has its own station: London Road (Guildford) station.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac staff in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Abbotswood?
We do. Abbotswood is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Put bins near the hatch.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Lunchtime staff treats in Abbotswood are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for 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
Send us the date, the address or GU1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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