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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Leeds events
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Leeds? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Summer team days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Corporate fish and chip catering for Leeds events
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Leeds
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. There is no room to book and no kitchen needed, and it gets people talking. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater summer staff parties and fish Friday treats.
Near Leeds, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Business events near Leeds
Leeds is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For staff events in Leeds, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Leeds. Leeds is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Leeds to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (1 mile east) and Stoneacre (1.3 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for vehicles. For colleagues arriving by train, Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Wherever your staff event is in ME17, we can fry fresh for your staff. Streets in the area include Brogden Crescent, Forge Lane and Gloriette Avenue, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Leeds we cover include Ashbank (1 mile north-east), Broomfield (1 mile east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chartway Street (2 miles south) and Kingswood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (1 mile east) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (within half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Staff will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Lunchtime bookings in Leeds are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so evening events need a lit spot. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Questions from Leeds
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Leeds?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Where will the van go on our site?
That is up to your site, but car parks and yards typically work well.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do customer events and open days?
Yes. Visitors love it.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Towns and villages near Leeds
More for events in Leeds
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
Plan the queue away from vehicle routes.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
What affects the price in Leeds
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
Larger groups normally 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.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your staff
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
Perfect for your staff event in Leeds
It is memorable, which is the point of a thank-you.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Lunch for site crews
- Fish Friday treats
- Open days and customer events
- Staff thank-you lunches
Central London is about 35 miles from Leeds, well within our area.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- 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