Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Hythe, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Corporate fish and chip catering in Hythe.
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Team away days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
A chip van near Hythe
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Hythe
Food is fried to order, so the last person served gets food as hot as the first. For team away days and charity days, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Workplaces in Hythe range from offices to industrial units. A chip van feeds the team on site without anyone leaving. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
What you get with us
- Something for staff to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Staff normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. After-work summer events in Hythe have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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 nobody has to miss the staff event.
Hythe for staff days and team lunches
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. People in Hythe book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire.
Among the historic houses close to Hythe are Medieval Merchant's House (2.6 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.6 miles north). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Anywhere in SO45, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Hythe we cover include Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-west), Dibden (1 mile west), Marchwood (3 miles north-west), The Hummicks (4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
A little further out are Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Hythe include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Noadswood School (0.8 miles west) and Testwood School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House) (0.6 miles north)
Common questions in Hythe
What’s the nearest station to Hythe?
Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for staff are worth planning.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Send allergies to us in writing
When service is finished, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
What affects the price in Hythe
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
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.
Where the van can park in Hythe
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hythe
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
Nearby places to Hythe
Other occasions in Hythe
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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