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Corporate fish and chip catering in Ashford, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Ashford.
- Leaving dos
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Lunch for site crews
Planning an event in Ashford?
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ashford, cooked to order
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because it’s familiar and filling. Typical bookings include summer team days and customer days, with cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Workplaces in Ashford range from offices to depots. The site needs to agree a spot for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Ashford
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
Places near Ashford
Also in Ashford
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Send round an allergy question
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Give us break and shift times
When service is finished, we pack up.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Ashford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your staff event in Ashford
Hot food in the car park, rain or shine.
Whatever the occasion in Ashford, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Summer team days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Staff appreciation days
- Friday lunch treats
For staff and visitors coming by train, Ashford International station is in Ashford itself.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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 covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. A lunch-break van visit in Ashford is always in daylight, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Workplace catering around Ashford
Ashford is in Kent. People in Ashford book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Ashford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
With the A20 and A28 nearby, access for the van is straightforward. Ashford sits roughly 48 miles from central London, well within our area. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
We serve staff events across the TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Ashford include the A20 and A28, so getting the van to your staff event is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Ashford is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for staff events.
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Ashford School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Locomotive pub (under half a mile east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a sandwich platter, a chip van feels like a proper treat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
Common questions in Ashford
Can the van park in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Ashford close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what your site needs when you enquire, and we’ll go through it with you.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
- 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