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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Chessington events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Chessington and across Greater London.
- Lunch for site crews
- Project milestones
- Customer days
A chip van near Chessington
Corporate fish and chip catering in Chessington, fried fresh
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. It needs no kitchen and no room booking, and it gets people talking. Typical bookings include summer team days and staff thank-you lunches, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Around Chessington, workplace bookings tend to use car parks, yards and loading bays. Facilities teams usually need to approve the van, and access needs planning. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Chessington (KT9, KT19, KT6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Staff lunches in Chessington: access and travel
Chessington is about 2 miles north-west of Epsom, in Greater London. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Chessington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Chessington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Chessington to London (13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Fitznells Manor (2.2 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (3.1 miles east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. By road, Chessington is on or near the A243, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the KT9, KT19 and KT6 postcode area. From Elm Road, Cox Lane and Moor Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Chessington sits on or near the A243, so getting the van to your staff event is simple. Other places close to Chessington we cover include Horton (1 mile south), Old Malden (2 miles north-east), Tolworth (2 miles north-east), Surbiton (2 miles north) and Worcester Park (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (13 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.6 miles south-east) and Cockney Museum (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Chessington include Kingston Hill Road area and Bonesgate Open Space.
- Nearby schools include Chessington Community College (0.6 miles south-west) and Shrewsbury House School (1.2 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.8 miles north)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
We get there ahead of the lunch break, so we are ready when the first group comes out.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Corporate buffets are normally cold. A van serves hot food to order. 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.
Why book our van in Chessington
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your staff already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
As a London location, Chessington is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Chessington
Could you trade in Horton Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Is parking a problem for the van in Chessington?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Where will the van go on our site?
That’s up to your site, but car parks and yards usually work well.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Perfect for your staff event in Chessington
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Chessington, people book us for events such as:
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Summer team days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
For colleagues arriving by train, Chessington North station is in Chessington itself.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chessington? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your staff event. The frying and serving are down to us. Lunchtime bookings in Chessington are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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- 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