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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Bishopsbourne events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your team in Bishopsbourne.
- Celebrating a big win
- Fish Friday treats
- Lunch for site crews
Corporate fish and chip catering in Bishopsbourne
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Bishopsbourne
We park in your car park, yard or forecourt, so staff don’t have to go anywhere. Typical bookings include a monthly Fish Friday and summer staff parties, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Bishopsbourne, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Compared with a sandwich platter, fish and chips feels like a real thank-you. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Bishopsbourne
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Bishopsbourne and the whole of Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Bishopsbourne?
Hot food in the car park, rain or shine, because the cooking is inside the van.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Open days
- Project milestones
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Bishopsbourne is about 56 miles from central London, well within our area.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Places near Bishopsbourne
Also in Bishopsbourne
Bishopsbourne for staff days and team lunches
Bishopsbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your staff event in Bishopsbourne will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Bishopsbourne is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Historic houses near Bishopsbourne include Goodnestone Park (4.1 miles east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Wherever your staff event is in CT4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, Park Lane and Crows Camp Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Bishopsbourne we cover include Kingston (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile north), Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south) and Patrixbourne (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.2 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mermaid Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Consider a pre-order list
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Find out what documents the site needs
For shift teams, we serve in waves.
A few tables or benches outside make it a proper break.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your staff can wander over to the hatch once service starts. For a staff lunch in Bishopsbourne, daylight is not an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:50pm, so evening events need a lit spot. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- 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.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for 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. To get started, use our quote form.
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Questions from Bishopsbourne
Is Bishopsbourne close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you serve each shift?
Yes, with the shift pattern in advance. We will agree a service plan before the day.
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.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
- 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