Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Elson
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Elson and across Hampshire.
- Summer staff parties
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Book the van in Elson
Elson: your questions answered
How far is Elson from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Elson?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How does payment work for businesses?
We will explain how it works when we quote for businesses.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van come to Elson?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Elson and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Elson
Everything is cooked as people come up, so the last person served gets food as hot as the first. Typical bookings include a monthly Fish Friday and shift teams at depots and warehouses, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For businesses around Elson, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Tell us about the site and access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- 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 will say what we think.
What we serve
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
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Occasions we serve in Elson
Hot food in the car park, rain or shine.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Charity days
- Fish Friday treats
- Open days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
Staff lunches in Elson: access and travel
Elson is about 1 mile north of Gosport, in Hampshire. For staff events in Elson, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Elson to Southampton (13 miles away).
Central London is about 66 miles from Elson, and we cover it as standard. By road, Elson is on or near the A32, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van. Within about 4 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
We cover staff events in every part of the PO12 and PO13 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ham Lane, Quay Lane and Avery Lane, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Elson include the A32, which makes travel to your staff event easy. Other places close to Elson we cover include Gosport (1 mile south), Forton (1 mile south), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile south-east) and Rowner (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Search (1.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Brune Park Community School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Vincent College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. The van brings lunch to the team. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your staff event. We handle the cooking and serving. A lunch-break van visit in Elson is always in daylight, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Elson, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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