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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Folkestone events
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Folkestone. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fish Friday treats
- Charity days
- Leaving dos
Book the van in Folkestone
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Folkestone
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we’ll confirm what we can provide for your site’s paperwork. We’re frequently asked to cater charity and fundraising days at work and shift teams at depots and warehouses, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For businesses in Folkestone, a Friday lunch in the car park is an easy win, if the site agrees. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Collect allergies in advance
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac staff
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic in the car park or yard.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Service time
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning a team lunch in Folkestone
Folkestone is in Kent. Around Folkestone, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Folkestone to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
With the A259 and A260 nearby, access for the van is straightforward. Folkestone sits roughly 62 miles from central London. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about a mile of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
We serve staff events across the CT20, CT19 and CT21 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Christ Church Road, Middelburg Square and Station Road; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find Folkestone on the A259 and A260, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Folkestone we cover include Cheriton (1 mile west), Sandgate (1 mile south-west), Hawkinge (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles north-west) and Seabrook (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (7 miles north-east), Deal (13 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Folkestone has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). The countryside around Folkestone includes Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Folkestone include The Harvey Grammar School (within half a mile west) and The Folkestone Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Park Inn Hotel (under half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Summer events after work in Folkestone have light until about 9:15pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:45pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Other occasions in Folkestone
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Folkestone?
It is memorable, which is the point of a thank-you.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Folkestone book the van for events such as:
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Charity days
- Celebrating a big win
- Retirement send-offs
For colleagues arriving by train, Folkestone has its own station, Folkestone Central station.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Questions from Folkestone
Can the van park in Lower Leas Coastal Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Folkestone?
Folkestone has its own station: Folkestone Central station.
Can you feed staff across different shifts?
Yes, if we know the times. We’ll agree a service plan before the day.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every site asks for something different, so send us the list and we will confirm what we can provide.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van feels like a proper treat. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Folkestone and across Kent
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Folkestone? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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