Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Criddlestyle
Treat your staff to fresh fish and chips at your staff event in Criddlestyle. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Charity days
- Leaving dos
- End-of-project celebrations
Book the van in Criddlestyle
Criddlestyle: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Criddlestyle?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
Your facilities team decides, but car parks and yards generally work well.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do customer events and open days?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What about staff who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Criddlestyle, cooked to order
Whether it’s a Friday treat or an end-of-quarter thank you, a chip van makes it feel like an occasion. Typical bookings include warehouse, depot and site teams and charity and fundraising days at work, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Criddlestyle, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
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
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Perfect for your staff event in Criddlestyle
It gets people out of their usual groups and talking.
These are some of the bookings we take around Criddlestyle:
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Friday lunch treats
- Customer days
- Charity days
Within reach of Criddlestyle are historic houses such as Breamore House (3 miles north). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. After-work summer events in Criddlestyle have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 4:05pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Criddlestyle for staff days and team lunches
Criddlestyle is in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Criddlestyle and nearby villages. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Staff events anywhere in SP6 start with a parking spot for the van. Other places close to Criddlestyle we cover include Sandy Balls (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile south), Horseport (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile south-east) and Godshill (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Godshill Castle Hill (1.2 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Criddlestyle include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Criddlestyle include Fordingbridge Infant School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.9 miles west)
What affects the price in Criddlestyle
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Criddlestyle and the whole of Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Also in Criddlestyle
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
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.
- 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