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Corporate fish and chip catering in Ditton, Kent
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ditton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Team away days
- Lunch for site crews
- Customer days
A chip van near Ditton
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ditton, cooked to order
The van parks in the car park or yard, so nobody has to leave site. We are frequently asked to cater retirement and leaving lunches and workplace fundraising days, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Teams near Ditton often go for a lunch in the yard or car park. Tell us about the site and access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Step by step
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first staff wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Summer events after work in Ditton have light until about 9:20pm; in late May it’s about 8:50pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Ditton, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Give us break and shift times
- Consider a pre-order list
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks on site. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Something for staff to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Ditton and across Kent
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Ditton
Other occasions in Ditton
Business events near Ditton
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Ditton come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Ditton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Ditton sits roughly 28 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (4.8 miles north). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
We take the van to staff events all over ME20 and the streets around it. Whether your staff event is on London Road, Station Road and Scott Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ditton include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Malling School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Kentish Quarryman pub (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Events we cater in Ditton
People remember it.
In Ditton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Summer team days
- Celebrating a big win
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
Questions from Ditton
How far is Ditton from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Ditton Quarry?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
- 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