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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Broadstairs
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Broadstairs.
- Project milestones
- Staff appreciation days
- Customer days
A chip van near Broadstairs
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Broadstairs
Open days and customer events work well too: visitors queue, chat and stay longer. We’re often asked to cater lunch for site crews and leaving dos, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Workplaces in Broadstairs range from offices to industrial units. The van brings lunch to the team without anyone leaving. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Give us break and shift times
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
- Put allergy details in writing
Plan the queue away from vehicle routes in the car park or yard.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Lunchtime staff treats in Broadstairs are in daylight all year round, but evening events need lights from about 3:50pm in December or 7:00pm in late September.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Staff lunches in Broadstairs: access and travel
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve staff events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Broadstairs and the surrounding area. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Broadstairs has its own station, Broadstairs station. Being near the A254 and A255 makes Broadstairs a simple run for the van. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
This part of Kent takes in CT10, CT9 and CT12, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Your staff event could be at a house on High Street, Union Square and Church Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Broadstairs include the A254 and A255, which makes travel to your staff event easy. Other places close to Broadstairs we cover include Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Broadstairs includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Broadstairs include The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile west) and The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Little Albion Inn (within half a mile north-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
There’s 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.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Broadstairs
How far is Broadstairs from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Broadstairs?
Broadstairs station, in Broadstairs itself.
How does payment work for businesses?
Tell us what your finance team needs and we’ll explain.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your staff
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Broadstairs
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Broadstairs
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Summer team days
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- End-of-project celebrations
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
Historic houses near Broadstairs include Quex Park (4.7 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up at the grill. With a van, everyone gets a break. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Broadstairs hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Broadstairs
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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