Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Crookham Village events
Treat your staff to fresh fish and chips at your staff event in Crookham Village. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
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Fresh fish and chips in Crookham Village
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Crookham Village
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot whether you are first or last in the queue. Whether it’s shift teams at depots and warehouses and summer staff parties, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural businesses around Crookham Village can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a chip van lunch is welcome. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Crookham Village, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Staff normally gather round the hatch once service starts. For a staff lunch in Crookham Village, daylight isn’t an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:55pm, so evening events need a lit spot. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a team lunch in Crookham Village
Crookham Village is about 1 mile west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Crookham Village or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Crookham Village include Farnham Castle (4.5 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Fleet station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
We cover staff events in every part of GU51 and the streets around it. Whether your staff event is on The Street, Hitches Lane and Nightingale View or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to staff events in Dogmersfield (1 mile west), Fleet (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile north-west), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north) and Mill Lane (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hitches Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include Calthorpe Park School (0.5 miles north) and Sunday School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Spice Merchant pub (within half a mile south)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up at the grill. With a van, everyone gets a break. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Events we cater in Crookham Village
It works across shifts, because service can be planned in waves.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Open days and customer events
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- End-of-project celebrations
Crookham Village is about 37 miles from central London, well within our area.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
Common questions in Crookham Village
Do you come out to small places like Crookham Village?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Calthorpe Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Send us the timings and numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Places near Crookham Village
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Consider a pre-order list
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Collect allergies in advance
- Ask facilities about access
We can serve each shift in turn, as agreed in advance.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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