Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Newtown, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Corporate fish and chip catering in Newtown.
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Celebrating a big win
A chip van near Newtown
Corporate fish and chip catering in Newtown, fried fresh
Few staff treats are as popular as a fish and chip van lunch. There is no room to book and no kitchen needed, and it gets people talking. We’re often asked to cater team away days and retirement send-offs, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Around Newtown, teams work at farms, workshops and units. A chip van suits all of them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Perfect for your staff event in Newtown
Hot food in the car park, rain or shine, because the cooking is inside the van.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Newtown book the van for events such as:
- Customer days
- Celebrating a big win
- Charity days
- Team away days
Central London is about 49 miles from Newtown.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Nearby places to Newtown
Also in Newtown
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Newtown, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Lunchtime bookings in Newtown are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so evening events need a lit spot. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Workplace catering around Newtown
Newtown is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. For a staff event in Newtown, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Newtown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Newtown to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Newtown are Godinton House (2.9 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Here we cover the TN24 and TN23 postcode area. Local streets include Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For staff events just outside Newtown, we cover South Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Finberry (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Newtown include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Newtown include The North School (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Albion Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Questions from Newtown
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Newtown from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you have documents for our site?
Sites vary, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Can we pay by invoice?
We’ll explain how it works when we quote.
Can you come onto our site?
That is up to your site, but car parks and yards generally work well.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for staff are worth planning.
Can you feed staff across different shifts?
Yes, with the shift pattern in advance. We will plan it with you.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Collect allergies in advance
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Find out what documents the site needs
Plan the queue away from vehicle routes.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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