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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Hales Place events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Hales Place: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Charity days
- Staff appreciation days
- Fish Friday treats
A chip van near Hales Place
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Hales Place
We park in your car park, yard or forecourt, so staff do not have to go anywhere. For leaving dos and a monthly Fish Friday, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Around Hales Place, teams work at farms, workshops and units. A chip van suits all of them. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Hales Place for staff days and team lunches
Hales Place is about 1 mile north of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT2 area, we can bring the van to you. Hales Place is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Canterbury West station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Wherever your staff event is in CT2 and CT1, we can fry fresh for your staff. Streets in the area include Downs Road, Godden Road and Tunstall Road, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Hales Place we cover include Canterbury (1 mile south), Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Rough Common (1 mile west), Wincheap (2 miles south) and Upper Harbledown (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (1.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Hales Place include Archbishop's School (less than half a mile south-west) and St Edmund's School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (under half a mile south)
Common questions in Hales Place
What’s the nearest station to Hales Place?
Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you come onto our site?
Generally, if there is a level spot and the site allows it. Facilities will decide the spot.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you serve each shift?
Yes, if we know the times. We’ll plan it with you.
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Lunchtime staff treats in Hales Place are in daylight all year round, but evening events need lights from about 3:50pm in December or 7:00pm in late September.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a staff treat people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Hales Place hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Hales Place and the whole of Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What affects the price in Hales Place
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The day of the week
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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