Surrey · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Dorking events
We bring a fish and chip van for your team to Dorking and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Friday lunch treats
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirement send-offs
Corporate fish and chip catering in Dorking
FAQs for Dorking
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Deepdene Terrace?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about staff who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you work around shifts?
Give us the break times and we will serve in waves.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Dorking
The van parks in the car park or yard, so staff don’t have to go anywhere. Whether it is celebrating a big win and open days, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
For businesses in Dorking, a Friday lunch in the car park is an easy win, if the site agrees. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Perfect for your staff event in Dorking
It is hot food on site, whatever the weather.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- End-of-project celebrations
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Summer team days
Dorking is about 21 miles from central London, well within our area.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Where the van can park in Dorking
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your staff
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Staff lunches in Dorking: access and travel
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. Bookings in Dorking come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Dorking is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is Dorking Deepdene station, about 0.6 miles north. By road, Dorking is on or near the A24 and A25, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 2 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We serve staff events across the RH4 and RH5 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and London Road, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A24 and A25, Dorking is simple for us to get to for your staff event. Other places close to Dorking we cover include Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Schools near Dorking include The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share the shift pattern
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We can serve each shift in turn, as agreed in advance.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or RH4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your staff already know
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your staff event. A lunch-break van visit in Dorking is always in daylight, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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More for events in Dorking
- 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