Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Otham, Kent
Treat your staff to fresh fish and chips at your staff event in Otham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Leaving dos
- Charity days
Corporate fish and chip catering in Otham
Corporate fish and chip catering in Otham, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot whether you are first or last in the queue. We are often asked to cater charity and fundraising days at work and retirement send-offs, with pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Around Otham, teams work at farms, workshops and units. The van works at any of them. Everything is fried fresh at your staff event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Workplace catering around Otham
Otham is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME15, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Otham to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Bearsted station is about 2.1 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (0.6 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (2.7 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for vehicles. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in ME15 and ME17, we can bring the van to you. From Church Road, Spartall Drive and Ellis Field or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For staff events just outside Otham, we cover Willington (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile south-west), Langley (1 mile south-east), Shepway (1 mile north-west) and Caring (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.4 miles west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Otham includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Senacre Wood Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and New Line Learning Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (less than half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Otham
More for events in Otham
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Otham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Service time
- The number of meals
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Otham
Companies book a chip van because it is a treat that suits everyone, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Workplace fundraising days
- Celebrating a big win
- Leaving dos
- Lunch for site crews
Otham is about 33 miles from central London, well within our area.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, fish and chips feels like a real thank-you. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. After-work summer events in Otham have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Otham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
After the last group, we pack up.
Tell the team in advance: it is half the fun.
Questions from Otham
Which station is closest to Otham?
Bearsted station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
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’ll follow the site rules.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for staff.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac staff when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
- 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