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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Arpinge events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Arpinge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Staff thank-you lunches
A chip van near Arpinge
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Arpinge?
Companies book a chip van because it’s a treat that suits everyone, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Fish Friday treats
- Retirement send-offs
- Charity days
- End-of-project celebrations
Central London is about 60 miles from Arpinge.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The cancellation terms
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Arpinge
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot whether you are first or last in the queue. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater thank-you lunches for the team and workplace fundraising days.
At country workplaces around Arpinge, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Common questions in Arpinge
Which station is closest to Arpinge?
The closest is Folkestone West station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Is Arpinge close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you work around shifts?
Give us the break times and we’ll serve in waves.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Ask staff to pre-order
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
A few tables or benches outside make it a proper break.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or CT18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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 usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. A lunch-break van visit in Arpinge is always in daylight, but evening events need lights from about 3:50pm in December or 7:00pm in late September.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Arpinge? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Arpinge for staff days and team lunches
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. For a staff event in Arpinge, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Arpinge. Arpinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Arpinge to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Folkestone West station, about 1.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Within reach of Arpinge are historic houses such as Acrise Place (2.1 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (4.4 miles west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
This part of Kent takes in CT18. For staff events just outside Arpinge, we cover Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
Nearby places to Arpinge
Other occasions in Arpinge
Where the van can park in Arpinge
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- 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 before you book.
On the menu in Arpinge
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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