Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Monkwood events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Monkwood and across Hampshire.
- Staff appreciation days
- Charity days
- A monthly Fish Friday
Book the van in Monkwood
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Monkwood
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. It needs no kitchen and no room booking, and it gets people talking. For lunch for site crews and staff appreciation days, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Rural businesses around Monkwood can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a chip van lunch is welcome. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Monkwood
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Monkwood too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Can you come onto our site?
Frequently, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. We’ll agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
Do you have documents for our site?
Send us your site’s list, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up at the grill. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Monkwood
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Monkwood
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your staff can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Lunchtime staff treats in Monkwood are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it is dark by about 4:00pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What affects the price in Monkwood
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Monkwood?
It gets people out of their usual groups.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Retirement send-offs
- Celebrating a big win
- Open days
- Fish Friday treats
Monkwood sits roughly 51 miles from central London, well within our area.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there is a minimum
- How late numbers can change
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Workplace catering around Monkwood
Monkwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Monkwood come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Monkwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Monkwood to Southampton (18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.8 miles west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Staff events anywhere in SO24 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Hill Farm Road, Flint Fields and Soame's Lane; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Charlwood (1 mile north-east), West Tisted (1 mile south-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Kitwood (2 miles north) and Ropley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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