Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in East Malling, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in East Malling? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Fish Friday treats
- Lunch for site crews
- Summer staff parties
Fresh fish and chips in East Malling
Planning a team lunch in East Malling
East Malling is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. People in East Malling book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. East Malling is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from East Malling to London (27 miles away).
Central London is about 27 miles from East Malling. For colleagues arriving by train, East Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
This part of Kent takes in ME19, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Your staff event could be at a house on High Street, Chapman Way and Lister Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to staff events in Well Street (1 mile south), Ditton (1 mile east), West Malling (1 mile west), Aylesford (2 miles east) and Kings Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles east). The countryside around East Malling includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (less than half a mile south) and The Malling School (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile south)
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in East Malling
We keep the menu short so a lunch break is enough: fish, sausages, pies and chips, with the classic sides. We are frequently asked to cater shift teams at depots and warehouses and charity days, with cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Teams near East Malling frequently go for a lunch in the yard or car park. Let us know about the site. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Malling? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Perfect for your staff event in East Malling
It’s memorable.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Celebrating a big win
- Workplace fundraising days
- Summer team days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Among the historic houses close to East Malling are Starkey Castle (4.9 miles north). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there is a minimum
Towns and villages near East Malling
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What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your staff event. Lunchtime staff treats in East Malling are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December.
- You tell us the date, the site, rough numbers and your break times.
- You get a quote and answers to facilities’ questions.
- 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.
- We clear up and leave the site as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us break and shift times
- Send round an allergy question
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
Send a message round when the van opens, and stagger departments if you can.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Where the van can park in East Malling
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in East Malling
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Ordering takeaway for a whole site is slow and the food arrives cold. A van fries on the spot. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for East Malling
Is East Malling close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Ditton Quarry?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including East Malling.
Can the van come to East Malling?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including East Malling. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
- 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