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Corporate fish and chip catering in Margery, Surrey
Corporate fish and chip catering in Margery: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Customer days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Fresh fish and chips in Margery
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Margery
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. For team away days and charity days, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
For farms and rural sites near Margery, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Also near Margery
Other occasions in Margery
Occasions we serve in Margery
Companies book a chip van because it is a treat that suits everyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Margery, people book us for events such as:
- Charity days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Project milestones
- Fish Friday treats
Margery sits roughly 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning a team lunch in Margery
Margery is about 2 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. Give us the address of your staff event in Margery, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Margery is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Reigate station, about 1.4 miles south. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Here we cover the KT20 postcode area. Whether your staff event is on Manor Lane, Margery Lane and Mint Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover staff events in Mogador (1 mile west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Reigate (2 miles south), Kingswood (2 miles north) and Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (6 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and The Belfry (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Margery includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Reigate College (1.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Reigate Manor Hotel (0.8 miles south)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect allergies in advance
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask facilities about access
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
FAQs for Margery
What’s the nearest station to Margery?
The closest is Reigate station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How far is Margery from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
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.
Where will the van go on our site?
That is up to your site, but car parks and yards usually work well.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a thank-you that lands, a chip van is hard to beat in Margery. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for staff to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Summer events after work in Margery have light until about 9:20pm; in late May it’s about 8:50pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Margery, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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- 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