Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Chawton events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team makes the food a highlight of your staff event in Chawton.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Charity days
- Team away days
Planning an event in Chawton?
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Chawton
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because it is familiar and filling. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for lunch for site crews and a monthly Fish Friday.
At country workplaces around Chawton, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Share the shift pattern
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
Tell the team in advance: it is half the fun.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Chawton
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
Staff lunches in Chawton: access and travel
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU34, we can fry fresh for your staff. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Chawton to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Chawton sits roughly 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (2.8 miles west) and Hall Place (3.2 miles north-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
- Local schools include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Greyfriar pub (within half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Events we cater in Chawton
Companies book a chip van because it’s a treat that suits everyone.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Workplace fundraising days
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Lunch for site crews
- Customer days
For colleagues arriving by train, Alton station is about 1.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Nearby places to Chawton
What else we do in Chawton
Common questions in Chawton
Which station is closest to Chawton?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How far is Chawton from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In Chawton, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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