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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Goathurst Common events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Corporate fish and chip catering in Goathurst Common.
- End-of-project celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open days and customer events
Fresh fish and chips in Goathurst Common
Staff lunches in Goathurst Common: access and travel
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in TN14, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Goathurst Common to London (about 20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (2.6 miles west) and Knole House (3 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for vehicles. Commuters will know that the nearest station is Sevenoaks station, about 2.5 miles north-east. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of Kent takes in TN14, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. For staff events just outside Goathurst Common, we cover Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (0.6 miles west)
Corporate fish and chip catering in Goathurst Common, fried fresh
Few staff treats are as popular as a fish and chip van lunch. There is no room to book and no kitchen needed, and people still talk about it the following week. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for friday lunch treats and celebrating a big win.
Rural businesses around Goathurst Common can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a chip van lunch is welcome. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your staff event in Goathurst Common. In Goathurst Common, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- 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, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
When service is finished, we pack up.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Goathurst Common?
It is hot food on site, whatever the weather.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer staff parties
- Retirement send-offs
- End-of-project celebrations
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
Goathurst Common is about 20 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
What comes out of the fryer
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up at the grill. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for staff to gather round
- Events in Goathurst Common and across Kent
Goathurst Common questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Goathurst Common from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Goathurst Common?
We do. Goathurst Common is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What can staff choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Goathurst Common
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or TN14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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