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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Gill's Green events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Corporate fish and chip catering in Gill's Green.
- Open days
- Leaving dos
- Staff appreciation days
A chip van near Gill's Green
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Gill's Green?
It doesn’t need a meeting room, a kitchen or a restaurant booking, so it’s easy to organise.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Gill's Green book the van for events such as:
- Summer team days
- Project milestones
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
Historic houses near Gill's Green include Scotney Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for vehicles.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Gill's Green
Food is fried to order, so the last person served gets food as hot as the first. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for team away days and fish Friday treats.
For farms and rural sites near Gill's Green, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. For an end-of-day event in Gill's Green, summer gives you light until about 9:15pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- 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
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, everyone gets a break. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
What you get with us
- Events in Gill's Green and across Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Gill's Green
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Staff lunches in Gill's Green: access and travel
Gill's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Around Gill's Green, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Gill's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Gill's Green to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 4.5 miles south-west of the centre. Gill's Green is about 40 miles from central London. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 3 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in TN18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Cranbrook Road, Santers Court and Wellington Cottages; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For staff events just outside Gill's Green, we cover Beal's Green (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (2 miles south) and Hartley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Foley Park (15 miles north) and Paddock Wood (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). Open spaces near Gill's Green include Bewl Water.
- Schools near Gill's Green include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Hotel (1 mile south)
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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’s crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send round an allergy question
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic in the car park or yard.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
Gill's Green questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Gill's Green?
Etchingham station, about 4.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Can the van come to our open day?
We do. Visitors love it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Towns and villages near Gill's Green
Other occasions in Gill's Green
- 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