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Corporate fish and chip catering in Merle Common, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Merle Common? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your staff queue at the hatch.
- Friday lunch treats
- Customer days
- Leaving dos
Corporate fish and chip catering for Merle Common events
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Merle Common
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we will confirm what we can provide for your site’s paperwork. For fish Friday treats and project milestones, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Rural businesses around Merle Common can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van feels like a proper treat. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Merle Common
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Have a back-up for special diets
After the last group, we pack up.
Make it a regular thing: monthly or quarterly.
Also near Merle Common
Other occasions in Merle Common
Staff lunches in Merle Common: access and travel
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. For a staff event in Merle Common, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Merle Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Merle Common sits roughly 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. Commuters will know that Hurst Green station, about 1.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in RH8, we can fry fresh for your staff, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Oxted School (2.4 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will 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, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- 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.
From the hatch
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Merle Common
How far is Merle Common from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Merle Common too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we will explain the options before booking.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for staff.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, it’s a great draw. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Merle Common?
It works across shifts, with service timed to each break.
In Merle Common and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Lunch for site crews
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Summer staff parties
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (3.3 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (3.6 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there’s a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your staff, which we agree with you beforehand. Lunchtime staff treats in Merle Common are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
What affects the price in Merle Common
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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