Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Grateley, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team makes the food a highlight of your staff event in Grateley.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Friday lunch treats
- Summer team days
A chip van near Grateley
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up at the grill. With a van, everyone gets a break. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for staff to gather round
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Grateley, cooked to order
We park in your car park, yard or forecourt, so nobody has to leave site. For open days and customer events and charity days, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
At country workplaces around Grateley, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your staff event. After-work summer events in Grateley have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Collect allergies in advance
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so we’re ready when the first group comes out.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
What else we do in Grateley
Common questions in Grateley
Is Grateley close to London?
About 69 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Grateley?
Grateley station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you come onto our site?
Frequently, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. Facilities will decide the spot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
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.
Planning a team lunch in Grateley
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Grateley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Grateley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Grateley to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Grateley station is about 0.9 miles away.
For staff events in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many staff. Your staff event could be at a house on High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Grateley we cover include Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Grateley?
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates.
These are some of the bookings we take around Grateley:
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- End-of-project celebrations
- Team away days
Grateley sits roughly 69 miles from central London, well within our area.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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