Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ashbank, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your team in Ashbank and across Kent.
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer staff parties
Planning an event in Ashbank?
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Ashbank
A short menu keeps the queue moving through a lunch break: fish, sausages, pies and chips, with the classic sides. For staff thank-you lunches and charity and fundraising days at work, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
For farms and rural sites near Ashbank, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a staff treat people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Ashbank and across Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Ashbank
How far is Ashbank from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Ashbank?
The closest is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we will explain the options.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for staff are worth planning.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Business events near Ashbank
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For staff events in Ashbank, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Ashbank. Ashbank is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Historic houses near Ashbank include Leeds Castle (0.6 miles east) and Stoneacre (1.7 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for vehicles. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
For staff events in ME17, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a staff event on streets such as George Lane and Wykeham Grove or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Ashbank we cover include Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Ashbank include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (within half a mile south-west)
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask facilities about access
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Confirm allergies by email
Put bins near the hatch.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The minimum booking
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Also in Ashbank
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Lunchtime staff treats in Ashbank are in daylight all year round, but evening events need lights from about 3:50pm in December or 7:00pm in late September.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Ashbank
People remember it, which is the point of a thank-you.
Whatever the occasion in Ashbank, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Friday lunch treats
- Customer days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Thank-you lunches for the team
Ashbank sits roughly 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- 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