Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ham, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Ham and across Kent.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Lunch for site crews
- Project milestones
Fresh fish and chips in Ham
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ham, cooked to order
We keep the menu short so a lunch break is enough: the classics, done properly. Typical bookings include open days and customer events and celebrating a big win, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural businesses around Ham can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. Everything is fried fresh at your staff event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a staff treat people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before booking
Nearby places to Ham
More for events in Ham
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask facilities about access
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Send allergies to us in writing
Put bins near the hatch.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. For a staff lunch in Ham, daylight is not an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Organising a club, school or community event in Ham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Workplace catering around Ham
Ham is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Across the CT14 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles north. Among the historic houses close to Ham are Walmer Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Goodnestone Park (4.5 miles west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. Within about 4 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
Here we cover the CT14 postcode area, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Statenborough (1 mile north-west), Felderland (1 mile north), Worth (1 mile north-east), Marley (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.1 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Ham include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Ham include Sandwich Technology School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Pigeons pub (1 mile north-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Ham
Which station is closest to Ham?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Ham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you invoice the company?
We will talk you through booking and payment.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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