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Corporate fish and chip catering in Ashford, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Corporate fish and chip catering in Ashford.
- Staff appreciation days
- Charity days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
A chip van near Ashford
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ashford, cooked to order
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we will go through what your site needs from us. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving lunches and summer team days, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Workplaces in Ashford range from offices to industrial units. The van brings lunch to the team without anyone leaving. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Events we cater in Ashford
People mix in the queue.
In Ashford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Open days and customer events
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Project milestones
- Thank-you lunches for the team
Central London is about 17 miles from Ashford, and we cover it as standard.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Ashford
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Ashford questions
What’s the nearest station to Ashford?
Ashford has its own station: Ashford Surrey station.
How far is Ashford from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about staff who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Where will the van go on our site?
That’s up to your site, but a car park or yard is generally ideal.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you feed staff across different shifts?
Give us the break times and we will serve in waves.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
For a staff treat people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Ashford. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Ashford and the whole of Surrey
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Staff lunches in Ashford: access and travel
Ashford is about 6 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ashford and nearby villages. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ashford to Guildford (14 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Ashford Surrey station is in Ashford itself. Being near the A30 and A308 makes Ashford a simple run for the van.
Staff events anywhere in TW15, TW19 and TW13 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and London Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You will find Ashford on the A30 and A308, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Ashford, we also cover Littleton Common (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile south-east), West Bedfont (1 mile north), Stanwell (2 miles north) and Hounslow (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (14 miles south), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.2 miles west). The countryside around Ashford includes Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Clarendon Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Thomas Knyvett College (0.6 miles north-west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
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.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Lunchtime staff treats in Ashford are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Ashford
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
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, use our quote form.
- 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