Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Charter Alley, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Charter Alley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Staff appreciation days
- Customer days
- Retirement send-offs
Corporate fish and chip catering for Charter Alley events
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Charter Alley
We keep the menu short so a lunch break is enough: the classics, done properly. For staff thank-you lunches and charity and fundraising days at work, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Charter Alley, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Staff will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. A lunch-break van visit in Charter Alley is always in daylight, but later events need lighting: it is dark by about 4:00pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Charter Alley questions
What’s the nearest station to Charter Alley?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
How far is Charter Alley from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we’ll explain the options before you book.
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.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes, it’s a great draw. Send us the timings and numbers.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Charter Alley hosts choose us
- We cover Charter Alley and the whole of Hampshire
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Consider a pre-order list
- Ask facilities about access
- Have a back-up for special diets
We can serve each shift in turn.
A few tables or benches outside make it a proper break.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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.
Workplace catering around Charter Alley
Charter Alley is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. From the centre of Charter Alley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Charter Alley to Reading (12 miles away).
For colleagues arriving by train, Bramley (Hants) station is about 3.8 miles away. Charter Alley is about 47 miles from central London, well within our area.
Staff events anywhere in RG26 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Old Chapel Lane, Sand Martin Close and White Hart Lane, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Charter Alley, we also cover Ramsdell (1 mile west), West Heath (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north-east), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east) and Salters Heath (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Charter Alley includes Daneshill Park Woods.
- 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