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Corporate fish and chip catering in Finglesham, Kent
Corporate fish and chip catering in Finglesham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Summer staff parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
Corporate fish and chip catering for Finglesham events
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Finglesham
We work with your facilities team on access and parking, and we’ll confirm what we can provide for your site’s paperwork. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for shift teams at depots and warehouses and thank-you lunches for the team.
Rural businesses around Finglesham can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Common questions in Finglesham
How far is Finglesham from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around Finglesham?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you serve each shift?
Give us the break times and we’ll serve in waves.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Consider a pre-order list
- Send round an allergy question
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Share the shift pattern
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic in the car park or yard.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
Nearby places to Finglesham
More for events in Finglesham
Occasions we serve in Finglesham
People remember it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Friday lunch treats
- Open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Workplace fundraising days
Historic houses near Finglesham include Walmer Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for vehicles.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Finglesham for staff days and team lunches
Finglesham is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Across the CT14 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Central London is about 65 miles from Finglesham, well within our area. Within about 3 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
We serve staff events across the CT14 postcode area and the streets around it. For staff events just outside Finglesham, we cover Marley (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile north-west), Northbourne (1 mile south) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Deal Museum (2.5 miles east) and Sandown Castle (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Finglesham includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Inn (under half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Finglesham
Organising a club, school or community event in Finglesham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are organising for someone else, 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.
What affects the price in Finglesham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway for a whole site is slow and the food arrives cold. The van cooks on site. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your staff already know
- We cover Finglesham and the whole of Kent
- A clear quote before booking
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Lunchtime staff treats in Finglesham are in daylight all year round, but evening events need lights from about 3:50pm in December or 7:00pm in late September.
- You tell us the date, the site, rough numbers and your break times.
- 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 clear up and leave the site as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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