Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Blacknest, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: 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 Blacknest.
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Staff appreciation days
- A monthly Fish Friday
Book the van in Blacknest
Working with your venue
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.
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 keeps things simple.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Blacknest, fried fresh
We keep the menu short so a lunch break is enough: the classics, done properly. We’re often asked to cater end-of-project celebrations and retirement send-offs, with mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Blacknest, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger staff and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
A chip van compared with other options
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Blacknest hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Collect allergies in advance
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
When service is finished, we pack up.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Lunchtime bookings in Blacknest are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 4:00pm, so evening events need a lit spot. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Blacknest, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Blacknest
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
Nearby places to Blacknest
More for events in Blacknest
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Workplace catering around Blacknest
Blacknest is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. Around Blacknest, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your staff. Blacknest is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Central London is about 40 miles from Blacknest. Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (4.1 miles north-east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area. For staff events just outside Blacknest, we cover Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile east), Isington (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west), Binsted (1 mile south-west) and Frithend (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Blacknest includes Holybourne Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jolly Farmer pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Occasions we serve in Blacknest
It’s memorable, which is the point of a thank-you.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Blacknest:
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Friday lunch treats
- Open days and customer events
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 0.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Blacknest
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Blacknest?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your staff, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you work around shifts?
Give us the break times and we will serve in waves.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for staff.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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