Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Luddesdown, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your team in Luddesdown? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Friday lunch treats
Book the van in Luddesdown
Workplace catering around Luddesdown
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. From the centre of Luddesdown to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Luddesdown to London (about 23 miles away).
Luddesdown sits roughly 23 miles from central London, well within our area. For colleagues arriving by train, Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
For staff events in DA13, we just need to know where the van can park. We also bring the van to staff events in Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Luddesdown includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Luddesdown
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot whether you are first or last in the queue. We are frequently asked to cater retirement send-offs and charity days, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural businesses around Luddesdown can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book 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: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Luddesdown
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. For an end-of-day event in Luddesdown, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:50pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- You tell us the date, the site, rough numbers and your break times.
- You get a quote and answers to facilities’ questions.
- We arrange the van’s spot and arrival with the site.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Share the shift pattern
Send a message round when the van opens.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a sandwich platter, fish and chips feels like a real thank-you. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Luddesdown hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Luddesdown
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Luddesdown, and we will check the date and send a price.
Common questions in Luddesdown
Can the van park in Camer Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Luddesdown close to London?
About 23 miles from central London.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you come onto our site?
That’s up to your site, but car parks and yards generally work well.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Nearby places to Luddesdown
Also in Luddesdown
- 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