Kent · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Hockenden
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Hockenden and across Kent.
- Team away days
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Lunch for site crews
A chip van near Hockenden
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Hockenden
Open days and customer events work well too: people gather at the van and linger. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for project milestones and friday lunch treats.
For farms and rural sites near Hockenden, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning a team lunch in Hockenden
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. We serve staff events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hockenden. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Hockenden is about 13 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. Within reach of Hockenden are historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens (3.2 miles north) and Lullingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
For staff events in BR8, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Hockenden we cover include Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Hockenden includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Orchards Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your staff, and we agree exactly where before the day. For an end-of-day event in Hockenden, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May it’s about 8:50pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- You get a quote and answers to facilities’ questions.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Hockenden: your questions answered
Can the van park in Foots Cray Meadows?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Hockenden?
Swanley station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
What can staff choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your staff event and we will send a quote.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have documents for our site?
Sites vary, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Compared with a sandwich platter, a chip van feels like a proper treat. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Places near Hockenden
Other occasions in Hockenden
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Share the shift pattern
- Confirm allergies by email
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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