Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Botley, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Botley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Lunch for site crews
- Staff appreciation days
- Team away days
Fresh fish and chips in Botley
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your staff
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Botley
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because it is familiar and filling. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for charity days and shift teams at depots and warehouses.
Around Botley, teams work at farms, workshops and units. The van works at any of them. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Lunchtime staff treats in Botley are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway for a whole site is slow and the food arrives cold. The van cooks on site. Larger groups typically 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 book with us
- Classic food your staff already know
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for staff to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your team
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
For event organisers in Botley
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning a team lunch in Botley
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From the centre of Botley to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Botley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van.
With the A334 nearby, access for the van is straightforward. Central London is about 65 miles from Botley, and we cover it as standard. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Wherever your staff event is in SO30, we can bring the van to you. Your staff event could be at a house on High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Botley sits on or near the A334, so getting the van to your staff event is simple. Other places close to Botley we cover include Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Botley include Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Wildern School (1.2 miles west) and Wildern School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House (under half a mile east)
Perfect for your staff event in Botley
It suits shift teams, with service timed to each break.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Botley, people book us for events such as:
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Project milestones
- Open days
- Charity days
For colleagues arriving by train, Botley station is about 0.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
Botley questions
Can you serve near the sea around Botley?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Botley close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you work around shifts?
Tell us the shift and break times and we will plan service around them.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
- 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