Medway · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Hale, Medway
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your team in Hale and across Medway.
- Retirement send-offs
- Open days and customer events
- Charity days
Book the van in Hale
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Staff generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Summer events after work in Hale have light until about 9:20pm; in late May it’s about 8:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Corporate fish and chip catering in Hale, cooked to order
A Fish Friday treat, an end-of-project lunch or a summer team day, a chip van makes it feel like an occasion. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for thank-you lunches for the team and charity and fundraising days at work.
Near Hale, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Where the van can park in Hale
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Business events near Hale
Hale is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. Anywhere in ME5, we can fry fresh for your staff. Hale is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Hale is about 30 miles from central London. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Staff events anywhere in ME5 start with a parking spot for the van. Other places close to Hale we cover include Darland (1 mile south-east), Capstone (1 mile south-east), Luton (1 mile north-west), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Rochester (3 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Frindsbury (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hale include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and The Robert Napier School (1 mile north)
- Local pubs include The Star pub (0.7 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.4 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Share the shift pattern
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
More for events in Hale
Common questions in Hale
Which station is closest to Hale?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your staff, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we will explain the options.
Do you work around shifts?
Give us the break times and we’ll serve in waves.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van come to Hale?
We do. We serve events in Hale and across Medway. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Hale?
It is hot food on site, whatever the weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Hale:
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Celebrating a big win
- Open days and customer events
- Fish Friday treats
Historic houses near Hale include Restoration House (2.7 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (3.4 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- 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