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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Mile Oak events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your team in Mile Oak? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your staff queue at the hatch.
- Charity days
- Retirement send-offs
- Celebrating a big win
A chip van near Mile Oak
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Mile Oak
We park in your car park, yard or forecourt, so staff don’t have to go anywhere. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for team away days and leaving dos.
Near Mile Oak, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
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 Mile Oak
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Mile Oak
What else we do in Mile Oak
Occasions we serve in Mile Oak
It gets people out of their usual groups and talking.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Customer days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Commuters will know that the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. For a staff lunch in Mile Oak, daylight isn’t an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:55pm, so evening events need a lit spot. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Common questions in Mile Oak
Do you come out to small places like Mile Oak?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Mile Oak?
The closest is Paddock Wood station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you work around shifts?
Yes, if we know the times. We will plan it with you.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every site asks for something different, so send us the list and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mile Oak?
Corporate buffets are generally cold. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Business events near Mile Oak
Mile Oak is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the TN12 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Mile Oak sits roughly 31 miles from central London, well within our area. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Anywhere in TN12, we can fry fresh for your staff. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Mile Oak Road, Mascall's Court Lane and Mascall's Court Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Mile Oak we cover include Pearson's Green (1 mile east), Castle Hill (1 mile south-east), Queen Street (1 mile north), Palmer's Green (1 mile south) and Claygate (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.3 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2 miles north). Open spaces near Mile Oak include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Paddock Wood Primary School (1 mile north-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Share the shift pattern
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Send round an allergy question
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
- 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