Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Farnborough, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your team in Farnborough and across Hampshire.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Customer days
- Retirement send-offs
A chip van near Farnborough
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Farnborough
Service is timed to your lunch break or shift pattern, so each group can eat within its break. Whether it is fish Friday treats and charity days, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In Farnborough, team lunches tend to be at the office, unit or yard. A chip van feeds the team on site without anyone leaving. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your staff event. Summer events after work in Farnborough have light until about 9:20pm; in late May it’s about 8:55pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Farnborough
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Staff lunches in Farnborough: access and travel
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. Bookings in Farnborough come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Farnborough is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Farnborough to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Farnborough is about 32 miles from central London, well within our area. For colleagues arriving by train, Farnborough Main station is about 0.5 miles away.
For staff events in GU14, GU11 and GU17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many staff. Whether your staff event is on Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. With the A325 and A327 close by, Farnborough is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Farnborough we cover include Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Farnborough is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for staff events.
Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Schools near Farnborough include Cove School (0.6 miles north-west) and Henry Tyndale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tilly Shilling pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Send round an allergy question
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Flag any coeliac staff
We can serve each shift in turn.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
Towns and villages near Farnborough
What else we do in Farnborough
A chip van compared with other options
For a thank-you that lands, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups normally 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.
Why Farnborough hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for staff to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Farnborough?
People remember it.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Farnborough book the van for events such as:
- End-of-project celebrations
- Summer team days
- Open days and customer events
- Fish Friday treats
By road, Farnborough is on or near the A325 and A327, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Farnborough questions
Is Farnborough close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What about staff who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you come onto our site?
Often, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. We’ll agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Service time
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.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use 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