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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Dockenfield
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team makes the food a highlight of your staff event in Dockenfield.
- Fish Friday treats
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirement send-offs
A chip van near Dockenfield
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Dockenfield
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we will confirm what we can provide for your site’s paperwork. We’re often asked to cater fish Friday treats and shift teams at depots and warehouses, with pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Dockenfield, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
For event organisers in Dockenfield
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us break and shift times
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so we are ready when the first group comes out.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
Common questions in Dockenfield
Is Dockenfield close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Dockenfield?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you serve visitors at events?
We do. A chip van gives visitors something to queue for and talk about.
Do you come to Dockenfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Dockenfield is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How does payment work for businesses?
We will explain how it works when we quote for businesses.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you come onto our site?
Your facilities team decides, but a car park or yard is generally ideal.
A chip van compared with other options
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, everyone gets a break. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Dockenfield?
Companies book a chip van because it’s a treat that suits everyone, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Dockenfield book the van for events such as:
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Staff appreciation days
- Leaving dos
For colleagues arriving by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
Staff lunches in Dockenfield: access and travel
Dockenfield is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. From the centre of Dockenfield to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Dockenfield is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Dockenfield to Guildford (12 miles away).
Central London is about 39 miles from Dockenfield, and we cover it as standard. Historic houses near Dockenfield include Farnham Castle (4.1 miles north). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
We cover staff events in every part of GU10. That could mean a staff event at a home on The Street and Lake Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Batt's Corner (1 mile north-west), Frithend (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north-west) and Rowledge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Powderham Castle (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Dockenfield include Farnham Heath.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your staff can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Dockenfield, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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