Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Ashlett
We bring a fish and chip van for your team to Ashlett and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Friday lunch treats
- Staff appreciation days
Book the van in Ashlett
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Ashlett
A Fish Friday treat, an end-of-project lunch or a summer team day, the van makes the day feel special. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater charity days and thank-you lunches for the team.
For farms and rural sites near Ashlett, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
- Ask facilities about access
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We can serve each shift in turn.
Make it a regular thing: monthly or quarterly.
Questions from Ashlett
Which station is closest to Ashlett?
The closest is Hamble station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac staff when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashlett?
For a thank-you that lands, a fish and chip van is a great choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Ashlett
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Ashlett
Also in Ashlett
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Summer events after work in Ashlett have light until about 9:20pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:55pm.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Ashlett? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Perfect for your staff event in Ashlett
It is memorable, which is the point of a thank-you.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Customer days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Summer team days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
Within reach of Ashlett are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (4.7 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
Business events near Ashlett
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. In and around Ashlett, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Ashlett to Southampton (7 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 3.1 miles north of the centre. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. Within about 3 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
Wherever your staff event is in SO45, we can fry fresh for your staff. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Ashlett include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include Falcon Hotel (within half a mile west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock 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