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Corporate fish and chip catering in Park Wood, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team makes the food a highlight of your staff event in Park Wood.
- Friday lunch treats
- Customer days
- Summer team days
Corporate fish and chip catering in Park Wood
Corporate fish and chip catering in Park Wood, cooked to order
A Fish Friday treat, an end-of-project lunch or a summer team day, a chip van makes it feel like an occasion. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for open days and customer events and team away days.
For businesses around Park Wood, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Tell us about the site and access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Park Wood
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Park Wood
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Share the shift pattern
We get there ahead of the lunch break, so we are ready when the first group comes out.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
FAQs for Park Wood
What’s the nearest station to Park Wood?
Maidstone West station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Could you trade in Mote Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac staff in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you come to Park Wood?
Yes, we do. Park Wood is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you serve each shift?
Tell us the shift and break times and we will plan service around them.
What can staff choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up at the grill. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Park Wood
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your staff event. We handle the cooking and serving. For a staff lunch in Park Wood, daylight is not an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for later events. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 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.
- 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
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Workplace catering around Park Wood
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Park Wood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Park Wood is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Park Wood to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Being near the A274 makes Park Wood a simple run for the van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
This part of Kent takes in ME15, ME17 and ME14. That could mean a staff event at a home on Bell Road, Selby Road and Essex Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A274, Park Wood is simple for us to get to for your staff event. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Otham (1 mile north-east), Willington (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-west), Shepway (1 mile north) and Boughton Green (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Mall Maidstone (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Park Wood include Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Senacre Technology College (under half a mile east) and New Line Learning Academy (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Park Wood?
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
These are some of the bookings we take around Park Wood:
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- End-of-project celebrations
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Open days and customer events
Among the historic houses close to Park Wood are Stoneacre (1.3 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (3.4 miles east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Also near Park Wood
What else we do in Park Wood
- 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