Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Freefolk events
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Freefolk. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Friday lunch treats
- End-of-project celebrations
- Leaving dos
Corporate fish and chip catering for Freefolk events
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Freefolk, fried fresh
Office teams, drivers and warehouse staff all love it, because fish and chips is food everyone knows. Whether it’s customer days and retirement and leaving lunches, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Freefolk, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Staff lunches in Freefolk: access and travel
Freefolk is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Around Freefolk, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your staff. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Freefolk to Reading (about 20 miles away).
Freefolk is about 55 miles from central London.
Anywhere in RG28, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include London Road and Priory Lane; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Freefolk we cover include Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north-west), Firgo (3 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hook (15 miles east) and Hyde (12 miles south).
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
Perfect for your staff event in Freefolk
People mix in the queue and talking.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Freefolk, people book us for occasions like:
- End-of-project celebrations
- Retirement send-offs
- Lunch for site crews
- Summer staff parties
For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your staff event. The frying and serving are down to us. For a staff lunch in Freefolk, daylight isn’t an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- We check access and send a quote, with anything your site needs from us.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Common questions in Freefolk
Do you come out to small places like Freefolk?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Freefolk close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How does payment work for businesses?
Tell us what your finance team needs and we will explain.
Do you work around shifts?
Yes, with the shift pattern in advance. We will plan it with you.
A chip van compared with other options
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. The van brings lunch to the team. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Places near Freefolk
What else we do in Freefolk
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
Send a message round when the van opens, and stagger departments if you can.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
- 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