Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Lower Swanwick, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team makes the food a highlight of your staff event in Lower Swanwick.
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Fish Friday treats
- Leaving dos
Planning an event in Lower Swanwick?
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Lower Swanwick
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. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-project celebrations and summer staff parties, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Lower Swanwick, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Questions from Lower Swanwick
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Swanwick?
Bursledon station, in Lower Swanwick itself.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you feed staff across different shifts?
Yes, with the shift pattern in advance. We’ll plan it with you.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lower Swanwick?
For a thank-you that lands, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Lower Swanwick
- Events in Lower Swanwick and across Hampshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your staff already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
More for events in Lower Swanwick
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning a team lunch in Lower Swanwick
Lower Swanwick is about 2 miles west of Whiteley, in Hampshire. Across the SO31 area, we can bring the van to you. Lower Swanwick is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van.
Among the historic houses close to Lower Swanwick are Medieval Merchant's House (4.8 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.9 miles west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. Central London is about 67 miles from Lower Swanwick, well within our area. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
For staff events in SO31, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a staff event at a home on Green Lane, Bridge Road and Station Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Lower Swanwick we cover include Swanwick (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south), Park Gate (2 miles south-east) and Burridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (5 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (within half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Lower Swanwick include Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Lower Swanwick include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Confirm allergies by email
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
Perfect for your staff event in Lower Swanwick
There’s nothing to book but the van, so it is simple to arrange.
In Lower Swanwick and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Open days and customer events
- Workplace fundraising days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Staff thank-you lunches
For colleagues arriving by train, Bursledon station is in Lower Swanwick itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In Lower Swanwick, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Lower Swanwick
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:
- A spot near your staff
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie 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