Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Empshott, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Empshott? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Friday lunch treats
- Lunch for site crews
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Planning an event in Empshott?
Corporate fish and chip catering in Empshott, cooked to order
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. It needs no kitchen and no room booking, and people still talk about it the following week. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for friday lunch treats and retirement and leaving lunches.
At country workplaces around Empshott, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
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.
A chip van compared with other options
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. A van comes to you. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Events in Empshott and across Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for staff to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us break and shift times
For shift teams, we serve in waves, as agreed in advance.
Make it a regular thing: monthly or quarterly.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first staff wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. After-work summer events in Empshott have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Planning a team lunch in Empshott
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Across the GU33 area, we can bring the van to you. Empshott is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Central London is about 46 miles from Empshott. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33. Local streets include Mill Lane and Church Lane; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For staff events just outside Empshott, we cover Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Empshott include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Empshott? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Empshott: your questions answered
Is Empshott 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 come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Places near Empshott
Also in Empshott
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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