Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Headley Down
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 Headley Down.
- Team away days
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Charity and fundraising days at work
A chip van near Headley Down
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Headley Down
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. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving lunches and workplace fundraising days.
Work events near Headley Down might be at a farm business, a workshop or an industrial unit. A chip van suits all of them. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us break and shift times
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
We can serve each shift in turn.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A chip van compared with other options
For a staff treat people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Headley Down hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Headley Down, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Food your guests will love
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, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Headley Down?
Hot food in the car park, rain or shine, because the cooking is inside the van.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Celebrating a big win
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Charity days
The B3002 put Headley Down within easy reach for the van.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Other occasions in Headley Down
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Headley Down
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
FAQs for Headley Down
Which station is closest to Headley Down?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you feed staff across different shifts?
Give us the break times and we’ll serve in waves.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van come to Headley Down?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Headley Down is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Planning a team lunch in Headley Down
Headley Down is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. We cover Headley Down as standard, so your staff event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Headley Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For colleagues arriving by train, Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south, is the nearest station. Headley Down is about 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in GU35, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Wilsons Road, Ludshott Grove and Fairview Road, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Headley Down is on the B3002, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For staff events just outside Headley Down, we cover Arford (1 mile west), Headley (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (2 miles north), Standford (2 miles south-west) and Lindford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (8 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Headley Down include Gibbet Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (2.2 miles west)
- 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