Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Clayhall, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your team to Clayhall and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Summer staff parties
- Customer days
Corporate fish and chip catering for Clayhall events
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Clayhall
Food is fried to order, so the last person served gets food as hot as the first. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for team away days and customer days.
Around Clayhall, teams work at farms, workshops and units. A chip van suits all of them. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Service time
- The number of meals
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
What to tell us
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Perfect for your staff event in Clayhall
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Clayhall and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Lunch for site crews
- Leaving dos
- Staff appreciation days
Clayhall sits roughly 67 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Lunchtime bookings in Clayhall are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for later events. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Clayhall
Other occasions in Clayhall
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
- Consider a pre-order list
- Send round an allergy question
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Clayhall?
Ordering takeaway for a whole site is slow and the food arrives cold. A van fries on the spot. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Clayhall hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Clayhall
Can you serve near the sea around Clayhall?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Clayhall close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van come to Clayhall?
We do. We serve events in Clayhall and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your staff, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we’ll explain the options.
What will facilities need from you?
Send us your site’s list, and we’ll go through it with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Business events near Clayhall
Clayhall is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Across the PO12 area, we can bring the van to you. Clayhall is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Clayhall to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Commuters will know that the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
For staff events in PO12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include The Lane, Old Road and Fort Road, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For staff events just outside Clayhall, we cover Haslar (1 mile south-east), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (1 mile north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (2.3 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west). Within reach you’ll find West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include St Vincent College (1.2 miles north) and Bay House School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Fighting Cocks pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.7 miles east)
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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