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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Freemantle
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Freemantle. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Charity days
- Project milestones
- Thank-you lunches for the team
Book the van in Freemantle
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A van serves hot food to order. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Southampton, including Freemantle
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Freemantle
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because it’s familiar and filling. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater charity and fundraising days at work and friday lunch treats.
Around Freemantle, teams work at farms, workshops and units. A chip van suits all of them. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Freemantle (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Freemantle questions
Can the van park in Blechynden Terrace Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your staff, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
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The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. For an end-of-day event in Freemantle, summer gives you light until about 9:25pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:55pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Freemantle for staff days and team lunches
Freemantle is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. Across the SO15 area, we can fry fresh for your staff. We cover 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Being near the A33 makes Freemantle a simple run for the van. For staff and visitors coming by train, there is a station right in Freemantle: Millbrook (Hants) station. With the New Forest National Park within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 2 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
Staff events anywhere in SO15, SO16 and SO17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include May Road, Park Road and Pitt Road; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Freemantle include the A33, which makes travel to your staff event easy. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Shirley (1 mile north), Regents Park (1 mile north-west), Millbrook (1 mile west), Maybush (2 miles north-west) and Coxford (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Townhill Park (3 miles north-east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Western Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Foresters Museum & Archive (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Freemantle include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Freemantle include St Anne's Catholic School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Brass Monkey pub (0.5 miles north)
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Where the van can park in Freemantle
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your staff
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Consider a pre-order list
- Ask facilities about access
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
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.
- 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