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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Basted events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Basted: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
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Workplace catering around Basted
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your staff event in Basted will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Basted to London (about 23 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Basted are Old Soar Manor (1.4 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (2.2 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Basted Mill and Plough Hill; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Basted we cover include Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Public House (under half a mile south)
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Basted
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we will confirm what we can provide for your site’s paperwork. Typical bookings include summer team days and staff thank-you lunches, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Basted, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
FAQs for Basted
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
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 coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we will explain the options before booking.
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.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
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How the day 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. For an end-of-day event in Basted, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May it’s about 8:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Basted? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van feels like a proper treat. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Basted hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Basted and across Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your staff
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Basted
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
Events we cater in Basted
It is hot food on site, whatever the weather.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Open days
- Retirement send-offs
- Celebrating a big win
- Summer team days
Central London is about 23 miles from Basted.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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