Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Great Chart, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Great Chart.
- Summer staff parties
- Retirement send-offs
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Planning an event in Great Chart?
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Great Chart
Food is fried to order, so the last person served gets food as hot as the first. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater team away days and a monthly Fish Friday.
At country workplaces around Great Chart, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Put allergy details in writing
- Consider a pre-order list
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Lunchtime bookings in Great Chart are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so evening events need a lit spot. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- We check access and send a quote, with anything your site needs from us.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- We cook to order for each group as they come out.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Great Chart? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your staff event in Great Chart
It works across shifts, with service timed to each break.
In Great Chart and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement send-offs
- Project milestones
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Charity days
Historic houses near Great Chart include Godinton House (1.1 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for vehicles.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Where the van can park in Great Chart
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Staff lunches in Great Chart: access and travel
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your team to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Great Chart and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Great Chart to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For colleagues arriving by train, Ashford International station is about 1.8 miles away. Great Chart sits roughly 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
This part of Kent takes in TN23, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. Whether your staff event is on The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Great Chart includes Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Little Black Dog pub (under half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Great Chart
What else we do in Great Chart
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Great Chart
Can the van park in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What about staff who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac staff when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you work around shifts?
Tell us the shift and break times and we’ll plan service around them.
Can the van come to Great Chart?
We do. We serve events in Great Chart and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
- 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