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Corporate fish and chip catering in Chelsham, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Chelsham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Lunch for site crews
- Summer team days
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About our corporate fish and chip catering in Chelsham
We keep the menu short so a lunch break is enough: fish, sausages, pies and chips, with the classic sides. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for summer staff parties and fish Friday treats.
Rural businesses around Chelsham can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. For a staff lunch in Chelsham, daylight is not an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Chelsham
It suits shift teams, with service timed to each break.
Whatever the occasion in Chelsham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Charity days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Customer days
Historic houses near Chelsham include Addington Palace (3 miles north) and Titsey Place (3.3 miles south-east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Consider a pre-order list
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Share the shift pattern
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so service starts on time.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Corporate buffets are typically cold. A van serves hot food to order. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Surrey, including Chelsham
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Chelsham
Also in Chelsham
FAQs for Chelsham
Do you come out to small places like Chelsham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Chelsham from London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your staff, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you work around shifts?
Yes, if we know the times. We’ll agree a service plan before the day.
Do you come to Chelsham?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Chelsham and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Where the van can park in Chelsham
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your staff
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chelsham
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Workplace catering around Chelsham
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Bookings in Chelsham come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Chelsham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Chelsham sits roughly 13 miles from central London, well within our area. Commuters will know that the nearest station is Woldingham station, about 1.9 miles south-west.
Wherever your staff event is in CR6, we can fry fresh for your staff. Local streets include Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (under half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
- Local schools include Warlingham School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles south-west)
- 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