Kent · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Hamstreet
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Hamstreet.
- Project milestones
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Summer team days
Corporate fish and chip catering in Hamstreet
Staff lunches in Hamstreet: access and travel
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Hamstreet or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hamstreet to Canterbury (18 miles away).
Central London is about 51 miles from Hamstreet, well within our area.
Staff events anywhere in TN26 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Hamstreet includes Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The Dukes Head pub (within half a mile west)
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Hamstreet
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because fish and chips is food everyone knows. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for summer team days and open days.
At country workplaces around Hamstreet, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. For a staff lunch in Hamstreet, daylight isn’t an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for later events. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
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. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hamstreet? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Nearby places to Hamstreet
What else we do in Hamstreet
What affects the price in Hamstreet
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps.
Tell the team in advance: it’s half the fun.
FAQs for Hamstreet
Which station is closest to Hamstreet?
Ham Street station, in Hamstreet itself.
How far is Hamstreet from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
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’ll plan service around it.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your staff
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hamstreet?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks on site. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Hamstreet and across Kent
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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