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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Fordcombe events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Fordcombe.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Customer days
- Lunch for site crews
Book the van in Fordcombe
Corporate fish and chip catering in Fordcombe, fried fresh
We park in your car park, yard or forecourt, so nobody has to leave site. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for end-of-project celebrations and staff thank-you lunches.
At country workplaces around Fordcombe, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. After-work summer events in Fordcombe have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Planning a team lunch in Fordcombe
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in TN3, we can bring the van to you. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Fordcombe are Groombridge Place (1.8 miles south) and Penshurst Place (2.3 miles north). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Wherever your staff event is in TN3, we can fry fresh for your staff. Your staff event could be at a house on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Fordcombe, we also cover Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include Chafford Arms (under half a mile east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Fordcombe? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
For a staff treat people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Fordcombe
- Something for staff to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Occasions we serve in Fordcombe
It gets people out of their usual groups and talking.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Customer days
- Retirement send-offs
- Project milestones
- A monthly Fish Friday
Fordcombe sits roughly 27 miles from central London, well within our area.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Fordcombe questions
What’s the nearest station to Fordcombe?
Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Fordcombe from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes. Visitors love it.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Nearby places to Fordcombe
More for events in Fordcombe
- 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