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Corporate fish and chip catering in Compton, Surrey
Corporate fish and chip catering in Compton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- A monthly Fish Friday
Book the van in Compton
Corporate fish and chip catering in Compton, cooked to order
Office teams, drivers and warehouse staff all love it, because it’s familiar and filling. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for friday lunch treats and charity and fundraising days at work.
At country workplaces around Compton, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Business events near Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your staff event in Compton, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For colleagues arriving by train, Farncombe station is about 1.6 miles away. Compton sits roughly 30 miles from central London. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of Surrey takes in GU3, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Whether your staff event is on The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For staff events just outside Compton, we cover Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (less than half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The length of service
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Compton? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Events we cater in Compton
There is nothing to book but the van, so it is easy to organise.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Open days and customer events
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Charity days
- Celebrating a big win
Among the historic houses close to Compton are Loseley Park (1 mile east) and Wanborough Manor (1.9 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
Questions from Compton
Could you trade in Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Is Compton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your staff event and we will send a quote.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Nearby places to Compton
More for events in Compton
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Compton
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for staff to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In Compton, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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