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Corporate fish and chip catering in Claygate, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your team to Claygate and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Staff appreciation days
- Leaving dos
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
Corporate fish and chip catering for Claygate events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Claygate, fried fresh
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because fish and chips is food everyone knows. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for charity days and retirement send-offs.
For businesses around Claygate, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Tell us about the site and access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Something for staff to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Claygate and across Surrey
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Claygate: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Claygate?
Claygate station, in Claygate itself.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Where will the van go on our site?
Usually, if there’s a level spot and the site allows it. We will agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What paperwork do you provide?
Sites vary, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Can you feed staff across different shifts?
Yes, if we know the times. We will plan it with you.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Places near Claygate
What else we do in Claygate
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 cooks in front of your staff instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your staff
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Claygate
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
Occasions we serve in Claygate
It does not need a meeting room, a kitchen or a restaurant booking, so it is easy to organise.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Claygate, people book us for occasions like:
- End-of-project celebrations
- Staff appreciation days
- Open days and customer events
- Leaving dos
Within reach of Claygate are historic houses such as The Homewood (2.3 miles west) and Hampton Court Palace (3 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for vehicles.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Give us break and shift times
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. For an end-of-day event in Claygate, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:55pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- You get a quote and answers to facilities’ questions.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Claygate for staff days and team lunches
Claygate is about 3 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. In and around Claygate, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your staff. Claygate is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Claygate to Guildford (13 miles away).
Claygate sits roughly 14 miles from central London. For colleagues arriving by train, there is a station right in Claygate: Claygate station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Here we cover the KT10 postcode area. From Church Road, High Street and Station Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Barwell (1 mile south-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north), Esher (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile east) and Malden Rushett (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (11 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.1 miles north-east) and The Ashley Centre (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Claygate include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Schools near Claygate include Chessington Community College (1.3 miles east) and Milbourne Lodge School (1.3 miles 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