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Corporate fish and chip catering in Northwood, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your team in Northwood and across Kent.
- Project milestones
- Customer days
- Workplace fundraising days
Corporate fish and chip catering in Northwood
Corporate fish and chip catering in Northwood, fried fresh
We plan service around your breaks and shifts, so nobody misses out. Typical bookings include project milestones and customer days, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For businesses around Northwood, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Let us know about the site. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. A lunch-break van visit in Northwood is always in daylight, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- You get a quote and answers to facilities’ questions.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Northwood
What else we do in Northwood
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a staff treat people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
What affects the price in Northwood
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning a team lunch in Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Around Northwood, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your staff. Northwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Northwood to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Northwood sits roughly 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Ramsgate station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
This part of Kent takes in CT12, CT10 and CT11, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. Local streets include Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Northwood sits on or near the A254 and A256, so getting the van to your staff event is simple. Other places close to Northwood we cover include Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Northwood include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Charles Dickens School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
Questions from Northwood
How far is Northwood from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have documents for our site?
Sites vary, so send us the list and we will confirm what we can provide.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Consider a pre-order list
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us break and shift times
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so service starts on time.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
Events we cater in Northwood
People remember it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Customer days
- Staff appreciation days
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Lunch for site crews
Within reach of Northwood are historic houses such as Quex Park (3.6 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your staff
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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