Kent · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Eynsford events
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Eynsford. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Charity days
- Retirement send-offs
- Customer days
A chip van near Eynsford
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Send a message round when the van opens.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Eynsford
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot whether you are first or last in the queue. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater celebrating a big win and workplace fundraising days.
For farms and rural sites near Eynsford, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Also in Eynsford
FAQs for Eynsford
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Eynsford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to Eynsford?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Eynsford and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van for your team cost in Eynsford?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
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 food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Eynsford for staff days and team lunches
Eynsford is about 5 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Anywhere in DA4, we can fry fresh for your staff. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Eynsford to London (about 16 miles away).
Eynsford is about 16 miles from central London, well within our area. Within reach of Eynsford are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (1 mile south-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Staff events anywhere in DA4 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many staff. That could mean a staff event at a home on Station Road, High Street and Edwards Court or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to staff events in Farningham (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile south-east), Horton Kirby (2 miles north-east), East Hill (2 miles south-east) and Speed Gate (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (under half a mile north) and Darenth Park Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Eynsford includes The Warren.
- Pubs nearby include The Malt Shovel pub (under half a mile west)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer events after work in Eynsford have light until about 9:20pm; in late May it is about 8:50pm.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway for a whole site is slow and the food arrives cold. The van cooks on site. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Eynsford hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Eynsford? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
- 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