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Corporate fish and chip catering in Haslemere, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for your team in Haslemere? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your staff queue at the hatch.
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Fish Friday treats
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Haslemere
Business events near Haslemere
Haslemere is about 11 miles south of Aldershot, in Surrey. In and around Haslemere, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your staff. Haslemere is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Haslemere sits roughly 39 miles from central London, well within our area. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Haslemere has its own station, Haslemere station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Here we cover the GU27 postcode area. Whether your staff event is on Church Road, High Street and Longdene Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Haslemere include the A286 and A287, so getting the van to your staff event is simple. We also bring the van to staff events in Shottermill (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Hammer (1 mile west), Bramshott Chase (2 miles north-west) and Kingsley Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (8 miles north-east) and Farncombe (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Haslemere include Upper Lake and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local schools include Royal School Haslemere (1.2 miles north) and Woolmer Hill School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Haslemere
Food is fried to order, so the last person served gets food as hot as the first. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for fish Friday treats and customer days.
Around Haslemere, teams work at farms, workshops and units. A chip van suits all of them. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Nearby places to Haslemere
What else we do in Haslemere
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Haslemere
What’s the nearest station to Haslemere?
Haslemere station, in Haslemere itself.
How far is Haslemere from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about staff who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you work around shifts?
Tell us the shift and break times and we’ll plan service around them.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or GU27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your staff
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us break and shift times
For shift teams, we serve in waves, as agreed in advance.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Haslemere? 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.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Haslemere?
People remember it, which is the point of a thank-you.
Whatever the occasion in Haslemere, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Open days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- End-of-project celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
The A286 and A287 put Haslemere within easy reach for the van.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your staff event. For an end-of-day event in Haslemere, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May it is about 8:55pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Haslemere? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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