Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Harbourland, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Harbourland. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Celebrating a big win
- Friday lunch treats
- Open days and customer events
Fresh fish and chips in Harbourland
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Harbourland
We plan service around your breaks and shifts, so nobody misses out. Typical bookings include celebrating a big win and retirement send-offs, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
At country workplaces around Harbourland, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s 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.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. For a staff lunch in Harbourland, daylight isn’t 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or ME14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a team lunch in Harbourland
Harbourland is about 2 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. For staff events in Harbourland, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Harbourland is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Maidstone East station, about 1.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Central London is about 31 miles from Harbourland. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Anywhere in ME14, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to staff events in Penenden Heath (1 mile south), Foley Park (1 mile south), Grove Green (1 mile south-east), Ringlestone (1 mile west) and Sandling (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Harbourland include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Harbourland include Valley Park School (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Arms (0.7 miles north)
Common questions in Harbourland
Is Harbourland too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Harbourland?
Maidstone East station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes. Visitors love it.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Harbourland
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Harbourland
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send round an allergy question
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
Events we cater in Harbourland
Companies book a chip van because it is a treat that suits everyone, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Project milestones
- Friday lunch treats
- Retirement send-offs
Within reach of Harbourland are historic houses such as Stoneacre (3.3 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (5 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Ordering takeaway for a whole site is slow and the food arrives cold. A van fries on the spot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Something for staff to gather round
- Classic food your staff already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Nearby places to Harbourland
What else we do in Harbourland
- 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