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Corporate fish and chip catering in Drellingore, Kent
Corporate fish and chip catering in Drellingore: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Charity days
- Thank-you lunches for the team
A chip van near Drellingore
Corporate fish and chip catering in Drellingore, fried fresh
Few staff treats are as popular as a fish and chip van lunch. It needs no kitchen and no room booking, and it gets people talking. Whether it’s charity and fundraising days at work and retirement send-offs, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Drellingore, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Nearby places to Drellingore
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Workplace catering around Drellingore
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. For a staff event in Drellingore, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Drellingore. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Drellingore to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Central London is about 62 miles from Drellingore, well within our area. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Folkestone Central station is about 3.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. Within about 4 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
We serve staff events across the CT18 and CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover staff events in South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Drellingore include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Drellingore
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Drellingore? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks on site. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your staff already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Lunchtime bookings in Drellingore are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so evening events need a lit spot. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We arrange the van’s spot and arrival with the site.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Drellingore
Which station is closest to Drellingore?
Folkestone Central station, about 3.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Drellingore too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What about staff who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Drellingore.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac staff in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your staff event and we’ll send a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Perfect for your staff event in Drellingore
It’s memorable, which is the point of a thank-you.
Whatever the occasion in Drellingore, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Summer team days
- Leaving dos
Historic houses near Drellingore include Acrise Place (3 miles west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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