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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Etchinghill events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your team in Etchinghill.
- Fish Friday treats
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
Book the van in Etchinghill
For event organisers in Etchinghill
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Etchinghill
We park in your car park, yard or forecourt, so nobody has to leave site. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer staff parties and end-of-project celebrations.
Near Etchinghill, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Planning a team lunch in Etchinghill
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Etchinghill is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Etchinghill to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Etchinghill are Acrise Place (2.4 miles north-east) and Westenhanger Castle (3 miles south-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Sandling station, about 2 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
We serve staff events across the CT18 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a staff event at a home on St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Etchinghill we cover include Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Etchinghill includes Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Etchinghill include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (2.4 miles south-west)
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Lunchtime staff treats in Etchinghill are in daylight all year round, but evening events need lights from about 3:50pm in December or 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- You get a quote and answers to facilities’ questions.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Events in Etchinghill and across Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
FAQs for Etchinghill
Which station is closest to Etchinghill?
Sandling station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Etchinghill close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you invoice the company?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain how booking and payment work.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Where will the van go on our site?
That is up to your site, but a car park or yard is typically ideal.
What else we do in Etchinghill
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give us break and shift times
- Put allergy details in writing
- Consider a pre-order list
- Flag any coeliac staff
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
Where the van can park in Etchinghill
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
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 normally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s 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