Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Longstock
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Longstock.
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Friday lunch treats
Fresh fish and chips in Longstock
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Longstock
Few staff treats are as popular as a fish and chip van lunch. There is no room to book and no kitchen needed, and people still talk about it the following week. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater thank-you lunches for the team and open days and customer events.
Near Longstock, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Nearby places to Longstock
More for events in Longstock
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Longstock
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps, and stagger departments if you can.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
Events we cater in Longstock
Hot food in the car park, rain or shine.
These are some of the bookings we take in Longstock and Hampshire:
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Fish Friday treats
- Customer days
Longstock sits roughly 65 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
Why choose a fish and chip van in Longstock?
Corporate buffets are typically cold. A van serves hot food to order. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for staff to gather round
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer events after work in Longstock have light until about 9:25pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:55pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Planning a team lunch in Longstock
Longstock is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. For staff events in Longstock, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Longstock is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For staff events in SO20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Longstock, we also cover Leckford (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles north-east), Cottonworth (2 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Peat Spade Public House (less than half a mile east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Longstock
Can the van park in Longstock Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Longstock?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes. A chip van gives visitors something to queue for and talk about.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
- 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