Kent · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Hoo
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Hoo? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your staff queue at the hatch.
- Workplace fundraising days
- Project milestones
- Friday lunch treats
A chip van near Hoo
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Hoo
It works for customer events and open days as well: visitors queue, chat and stay longer. For warehouse, depot and site teams and charity and fundraising days at work, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Hoo, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. Everything is fried fresh at your staff event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Planning a team lunch in Hoo
Hoo is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. We cover Hoo as standard, so your staff event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Hoo is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Hoo is about 61 miles from central London, well within our area. Among the historic houses close to Hoo are Quex Park (2.4 miles north-east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. Within about 6 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
This part of Kent takes in CT12, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Monkton Road, Hoo Farm Way and Sheriffs Court Lane; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover staff events in Monkton (1 mile west), St Nicholas at Wade (2 miles north-west), Westmarsh (2 miles south-west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Sarre (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (2.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
FAQs for Hoo
Do you come out to small places like Hoo?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Hoo?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you have documents for our site?
Sites vary, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac staff when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Also in Hoo
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hoo?
Ordering takeaway for a whole site is slow and the food arrives cold. A van fries on the spot. Larger groups generally 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 book our van in Hoo
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. A lunch-break van visit in Hoo is always in daylight, but evening events need lights from about 3:50pm in December or 7:00pm in late September.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- We cook to order for each group as they come out.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Hoo, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What affects the price in Hoo
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so service starts on time.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
- 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