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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Knave's Ash events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Knave's Ash: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Open days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Fish Friday treats
Planning an event in Knave's Ash?
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Knave's Ash
Whether it is a Friday treat or an end-of-quarter thank you, the van makes the day feel special. We’re frequently asked to cater thank-you lunches for the team and leaving dos, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Knave's Ash, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Knave's Ash
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A meal out takes everyone off site. The van brings lunch to the team. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Share the shift pattern
Put bins near the hatch.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
Knave's Ash: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Knave's Ash?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Knave's Ash from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What will facilities need from you?
Tell us what your site needs when you enquire, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Other occasions in Knave's Ash
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Knave's Ash, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Workplace catering around Knave's Ash
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Knave's Ash as standard, so your staff event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Knave's Ash is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Commuters will know that the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Anywhere in CT3, we can fry fresh for your staff, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your staff event could be at a house on Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Knave's Ash include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Knave's Ash, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We arrange the van’s spot and arrival with the site.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- We clear up and leave the site as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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