Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Colbury
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Colbury.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open days
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Corporate fish and chip catering in Colbury
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Colbury?
Companies book a chip van because it’s a treat that suits everyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Colbury and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Project milestones
- Fish Friday treats
- Charity days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Commuters will know that the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
Corporate fish and chip catering in Colbury, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot whether you’re first or last in the queue. Typical bookings include leaving dos and friday lunch treats, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Colbury, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Where the van can park in Colbury
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your staff
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Colbury
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Confirm allergies by email
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps.
Tell the team in advance: it is half the fun.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Colbury? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Nearby places to Colbury
Other occasions in Colbury
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Colbury for staff days and team lunches
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Colbury. Colbury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van.
Among the historic houses close to Colbury are Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.3 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.4 miles east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. With the New Forest National Park within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 5 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
For staff events in SO40, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Colbury we cover include Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
A little further out are Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Colbury includes Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Colbury include Hounsdown School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Forest Inn (under half a mile south-west)
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events after work in Colbury have light until about 9:25pm; in late May it is about 8:55pm.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- We cook to order for each group as they come out.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Colbury: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Colbury?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac staff when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How does payment work for businesses?
Tell us what your finance team needs and we will explain.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your staff event and we will send a quote.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 typically simpler.
- 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