Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Park Gate, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: 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 Park Gate.
- Summer staff parties
- End-of-project celebrations
- Leaving dos
Planning an event in Park Gate?
Corporate fish and chip catering in Park Gate, cooked to order
We work with your facilities team on access and parking, and we’ll go through what your site needs from us. We are frequently asked to cater a monthly Fish Friday and thank-you lunches for the team, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Park Gate, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway for a whole site is slow and the food arrives cold. The van cooks on site. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your staff already know
See how we price and the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
What affects the price in Park Gate
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. After-work summer events in Park Gate have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Park Gate questions
How far is Park Gate from London?
About 67 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we will explain the options.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your staff, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you serve each shift?
Yes, with the shift pattern in advance. We’ll agree a service plan before the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Nearby places to Park Gate
Also in Park Gate
Workplace catering around Park Gate
Park Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Staff events in Park Gate are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Swanwick station serves Park Gate directly. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
We take the van to staff events all over SO31. Your staff event could be at a house on Station Road, Botley Road and Middle Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Park Gate we cover include Sarisbury (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south), Segensworth (1 mile east), Whiteley (1 mile north-east) and Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and St Andrew's Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Park Gate include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.8 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Give us break and shift times
- Flag any coeliac staff
Put bins near the hatch.
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