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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Maltman's Hill events
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Maltman's Hill? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Open days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Maltman's Hill
Corporate fish and chip catering in Maltman's Hill, fried fresh
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because fish and chips is food everyone knows. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater project milestones and fish Friday treats.
At country workplaces around Maltman's Hill, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Planning a team lunch in Maltman's Hill
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For a staff event in Maltman's Hill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Maltman's Hill. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Within reach of Maltman's Hill are historic houses such as Godinton House (5 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for vehicles. For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre.
We take the van to staff events all over the TN27 postcode area. Close by, we cover staff events in Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The day of the week
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
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 an event for a club, school or charity in Maltman's Hill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Compared with a sandwich platter, a chip van feels like a proper treat. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer events after work in Maltman's Hill have light until about 9:15pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:45pm, 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Maltman's Hill
Which station is closest to Maltman's Hill?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Maltman's Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can we pay by invoice?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
What does the van 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 are not sure.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What can staff choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Towns and villages near Maltman's Hill
Also in Maltman's Hill
Events we cater in Maltman's Hill
It works across shifts, because service can be planned in waves.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Maltman's Hill and Kent:
- Charity days
- Retirement send-offs
- Celebrating a big win
- Summer team days
Maltman's Hill is about 42 miles from central London, well within our area.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Give us break and shift times
- Ask facilities about access
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
For shift teams, we serve in waves.
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