Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Abshot, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Abshot. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Open days
- Lunch for site crews
- Staff thank-you lunches
A chip van near Abshot
Planning a team lunch in Abshot
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Around Abshot, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your staff. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Central London is about 68 miles from Abshot, well within our area. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Here we cover the PO14 postcode area, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. Close by, we cover staff events in Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Corporate fish and chip catering in Abshot, fried fresh
A short menu keeps the queue moving through a lunch break: fish, sausages, pies and chips, with the classic sides. Typical bookings include project milestones and open days, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Abshot, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Abshot questions
Is Abshot close to London?
About 68 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Abshot?
The closest is Swanwick station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
Normally, if there’s a level spot and the site allows it. We’ll agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
Can you invoice the company?
We will explain how it works when we quote for businesses.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Send us the timings and numbers.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your staff, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Abshot?
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. The van brings lunch to the team. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Abshot and the whole of Hampshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. For an end-of-day event in Abshot, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May it is about 8:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your staff
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
Occasions we serve in Abshot
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- End-of-project celebrations
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Team away days
- Charity and fundraising days at work
For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 2 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Send round an allergy question
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
We can serve each shift in turn.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
What affects the price in Abshot
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Abshot
Other occasions in Abshot
- 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