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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Arkley
Treat your staff to fresh fish and chips at your staff event in Arkley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fish Friday treats
- Staff appreciation days
- Celebrating a big win
Planning an event in Arkley?
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. After-work summer events in Arkley have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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’re done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Arkley
We work with your facilities team on access and parking, and we will go through what your site needs from us. Typical bookings include project milestones and summer staff parties, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For offices in and around Arkley, the van normally parks in a car park, yard or loading bay, if the building allows it. Get facilities’ approval and plan access early. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Arkley (EN5, NW7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Workplace catering around Arkley
Arkley is about 2 miles west of Barnet, in Greater London. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Arkley. Arkley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Arkley to London (about 12 miles away).
For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Arkley are Wyllyotts Manor (3.7 miles north-east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
We serve staff events across EN5 and NW7 and the streets around it. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Well Road, Glebe Lane and Brett Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Arkley include the A411, so getting the van to your staff event is simple. Other places close to Arkley we cover include Rowley Green (1 mile north-west), High Barnet (1 mile north-east), Hadley (1 mile north-east), Totteridge (2 miles south-east) and Mill Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hertfordshire Scout Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Barnet General Hospital (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Arkley include Glebe Lane Pastures and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's School (0.9 miles north-east) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Arkley pub (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles east)
FAQs for Arkley
Can the van park in Whitings Hill Open Space?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Arkley?
The closest is Elstree & Borehamwood station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you cover Arkley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Arkley is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, it is a great draw. Send us the timings and numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for staff.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Ask facilities about access
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Plan the queue away from vehicle routes in the car park or yard.
A few tables or benches outside make it a proper break.
Towns and villages near Arkley
Also in Arkley
Perfect for your staff event in Arkley
There is nothing to book but the van, so it is easy to organise.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Arkley and Greater London:
- Summer team days
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Lunch for site crews
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Being near the A411 makes Arkley a simple run for the van.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Arkley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
As a London location, Arkley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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