Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Addington, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your team to Addington and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Fish Friday treats
- Customer days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
Fresh fish and chips in Addington
Corporate fish and chip catering in Addington, fried fresh
Service is timed to your lunch break or shift pattern, so each group can eat within its break. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater workplace fundraising days and shift teams at depots and warehouses.
Rural businesses around Addington can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a chip van lunch is welcome. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your staff
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Addington
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Ask facilities about access
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so service starts on time.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Workplace catering around Addington
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Addington. Addington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Addington to London (25 miles away).
Addington sits roughly 25 miles from central London, well within our area. For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is West Malling station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
Staff events anywhere in ME19 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many staff. Streets in the area include London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Addington we cover include Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
A little further out are Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
- Schools near Addington include The Malling School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Angel Inn (under half a mile west)
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Addington, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Questions from Addington
What’s the nearest station to Addington?
West Malling station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Addington from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Addington.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
Often, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. We will agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What will facilities need from you?
Sites vary, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Perfect for your staff event in Addington
People mix in the queue and talking.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Addington book the van for occasions like:
- Open days and customer events
- Retirement send-offs
- Workplace fundraising days
- Lunch for site crews
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (3.9 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
What affects the price in Addington
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Also near Addington
Other occasions in Addington
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
- 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