Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Deal, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your team across Deal and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Lunch for site crews
- Charity and fundraising days at work
A chip van near Deal
Where the van can park in Deal
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Deal
We keep the menu short so a lunch break is enough: the classics, done properly. We are often asked to cater workplace fundraising days and celebrating a big win, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
A staff treat in the car park in Deal is easy with a chip van, if the site agrees. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Business events near Deal
Deal is about 14 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve staff events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Deal and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Commuters will know that Deal station is about 0.5 miles away. Being near the A258 and B2056 makes Deal a simple run for the van. Within about a mile of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
Here we cover the CT14 postcode area, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include London Road, Forelands Square and Herschell Square; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A258 and B2056, Deal is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Deal we cover include Mill Hill (1 mile west), Walmer (1 mile south), Sholden (1 mile north-west), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-west) and Great Mongeham (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
A little further out are Kent Museum of the Moving Image (0.6 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (0.5 miles east).
- Local schools include Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Brickmakers Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. For a staff lunch in Deal, daylight is not an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Perfect for your staff event in Deal
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Deal:
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Customer days
- Friday lunch treats
Central London is about 67 miles from Deal, well within our area.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
More for events in Deal
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Corporate buffets are normally cold. A van serves hot food to order. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Kent, including Deal
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Deal questions
What’s the nearest station to Deal?
Deal station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Could you trade in Betteshanger Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Can we pay by invoice?
Tell us what your finance team needs and we will explain.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What will facilities need from you?
Sites vary, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
- 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