Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ladwell, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Ladwell. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Summer staff parties
- Retirement send-offs
- Staff appreciation days
Book the van in Ladwell
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Ladwell
We work with your facilities team on access and parking, and we will go through what your site needs from us. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater friday lunch treats and charity and fundraising days at work.
Rural businesses around Ladwell can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Lunchtime staff treats in Ladwell are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December.
- You tell us the date, the site, rough numbers and your 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.
- 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Perfect for your staff event in Ladwell
Companies book a chip van because it is a treat that suits everyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Ladwell, people book us for occasions like:
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Customer days
- Charity days
- Thank-you lunches for the team
Ladwell sits roughly 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ladwell for staff days and team lunches
Ladwell is about 2 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Tell us where your staff event in Ladwell will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Ladwell is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ladwell to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles south, is the nearest station.
For staff events in SO21, we just need to know where the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Hursley (1 mile north), Otterbourne (2 miles east), Compton (2 miles east), South Down (2 miles east) and Oliver's Battery (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Ladwell includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Thornden School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin Inn (0.8 miles north)
What affects the price in Ladwell
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
FAQs for Ladwell
How far is Ladwell from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Ladwell too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac staff in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you do customer events and open days?
Yes, it’s a great draw. Send us the timings and numbers.
A chip van compared with other options
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Ladwell
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
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What else we do in Ladwell
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Confirm allergies by email
Send a message round when the van opens, and stagger departments if you can.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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