Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Canada events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Canada: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Project milestones
- Thank-you lunches for the team
Planning an event in Canada?
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Canada
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. There’s no room to book and no kitchen needed, and people still talk about it the following week. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for project milestones and staff appreciation days.
At country workplaces around Canada, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Occasions we serve in Canada
It doesn’t need a meeting room, a kitchen or a restaurant booking, so it’s simple to arrange.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Summer staff parties
- Lunch for site crews
- Staff thank-you lunches
- A monthly Fish Friday
For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is Romsey station, about 4.6 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
Towns and villages near Canada
Also in Canada
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Summer events after work in Canada have light until about 9:25pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:55pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Canada: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Canada?
Romsey station, about 4.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you have documents for our site?
Sites vary, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac staff when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you come onto our site?
Often, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. We will agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us break and shift times
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Ask facilities about access
- Flag any coeliac staff
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
A few tables or benches outside make it a proper break.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A meal out takes everyone off site. A van comes to you. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Canada
- Events in Canada and across Hampshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
See how we price or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Business events near Canada
Canada is about 5 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Staff events in Canada are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Canada are Landford Manor (2 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. With the New Forest National Park within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Staff events anywhere in SO51 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many staff. Nearby, we also serve staff events in West Wellow (1 mile north), Blackhill (1 mile east), East Wellow (1 mile east), Newbridge (2 miles south) and Plaitford Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you will find Rockingham Arms (less than half a mile south)
What affects the price in Canada
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
What we need to know
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Where the van can park in Canada
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your staff
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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