Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Bartley
We bring a fish and chip van for your team across Bartley and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Customer days
- Charity days
Fresh fish and chips in Bartley
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Bartley
The van parks in the car park or yard, so staff do not have to go anywhere. Typical bookings include shift teams at depots and warehouses and workplace fundraising days, with pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural businesses around Bartley can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Events we cater in Bartley
It’s hot food on site, whatever the weather, because the cooking is inside the van.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bartley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Retirement send-offs
- Summer team days
- End-of-project celebrations
For colleagues arriving by train, Ashurst New Forest station is about 2.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What affects the price in Bartley
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
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
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Bartley
Other occasions in Bartley
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your staff
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Bartley
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Questions from Bartley
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Bartley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about staff who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What will facilities need from you?
Send us your site’s list, and we’ll go through it with you.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we will explain the options.
Can the van come to Bartley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Bartley is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your staff event. The frying and serving are down to us. For a staff lunch in Bartley, daylight is not an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Staff lunches in Bartley: access and travel
Bartley is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We cover Bartley as standard, so your staff event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Staff events anywhere in SO40 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many staff. From Chinham Road, Shepherds Close and Pundle Green or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Cadnam (1 mile north-west), Winsor (1 mile north-east), Copythorne (1 mile north), Woodlands (1 mile south-east) and Netley Marsh (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include National Dairy Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bartley include Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include Haywain pub (within half a mile north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Share the shift pattern
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
We can serve each shift in turn, as agreed in advance.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
- 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