Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Knowle
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Knowle and the surrounding area.
- Project milestones
- Open days
- Summer team days
Corporate fish and chip catering in Knowle
Planning a team lunch in Knowle
Knowle is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Around Knowle, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Knowle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Knowle to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2 miles south. Within about 5 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
We cover staff events in every part of the PO17 postcode area. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Serotine Close, Boundary Walk and Park Approach or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to staff events in Funtley (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north-west), Heathfield (2 miles south), Segensworth (2 miles west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Knowle Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Knowle include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Miners Arms (0.7 miles south)
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Knowle
We plan service around your breaks and shifts, so each group can eat within its break. We’re frequently asked to cater warehouse, depot and site teams and open days, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
At country workplaces around Knowle, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. Everything is fried fresh at your staff event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. For a staff lunch in Knowle, daylight isn’t an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 4:00pm, so evening events need a lit spot. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your team
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Knowle, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
Plan the queue away from vehicle routes.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Knowle?
It suits shift teams, because service can be planned in waves.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrating a big win
- Fish Friday treats
- Summer staff parties
- Customer days
Knowle sits roughly 64 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Towns and villages near Knowle
More for events in Knowle
Knowle questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Knowle close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Knowle.
For event organisers in Knowle
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on 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