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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Harrietsham events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Harrietsham.
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Thank-you lunches for the team
Planning an event in Harrietsham?
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Harrietsham
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. It needs no kitchen and no room booking, and it gets people talking. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater a monthly Fish Friday and team away days.
Work events near Harrietsham might be at a farm business, a workshop or an industrial unit. A chip van suits all of them. Everything is fried fresh at your staff event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Workplace catering around Harrietsham
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Harrietsham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Harrietsham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west) and Stoneacre (4.4 miles west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. For colleagues arriving by train, Harrietsham has its own station, Harrietsham station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Wherever your staff event is in ME17, we can fry fresh for your staff. From Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For staff events just outside Harrietsham, we cover Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
- Schools near Harrietsham include The Lenham School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Roebuck Public House (within half a mile west)
FAQs for Harrietsham
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.
Can the van park in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for staff are worth planning.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
Your facilities team decides, but a car park or yard is normally ideal.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask facilities about access
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
Send a message round when the van opens.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. A lunch-break van visit in Harrietsham is always in daylight, but later events need lighting: it is dark by about 3:50pm in December.
- You tell us the date, the site, rough numbers and your break times.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- We cook to order for each group as they come out.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Harrietsham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Perfect for your staff event in Harrietsham
It’s hot food on site, whatever the weather, because the cooking is inside the van.
In Harrietsham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Summer staff parties
- Celebrating a big win
Harrietsham is about 38 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Service time
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Harrietsham
Other occasions in Harrietsham
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a thank-you that lands, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Classic food your staff already know
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- Something for staff to gather round
See how we price and the cost guide.
- 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