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Corporate fish and chip catering in Parkgate, Kent
Corporate fish and chip catering in Parkgate: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Retirement send-offs
- Project milestones
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Corporate fish and chip catering in Parkgate
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your staff event. The frying and serving are down to us. For an end-of-day event in Parkgate, summer gives you light until about 9:15pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:45pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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About our corporate fish and chip catering in Parkgate
A short menu keeps the queue moving through a lunch break: fish, sausages, pies and chips, with the classic sides. Whether it’s friday lunch treats and project milestones, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
Rural businesses around Parkgate can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a chip van lunch is welcome. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a team lunch in Parkgate
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Parkgate is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Parkgate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Parkgate to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Parkgate sits roughly 43 miles from central London, well within our area. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. That could mean a staff event at a home on Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For staff events just outside Parkgate, we cover Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Questions from Parkgate
Can the van park in Wattle Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Parkgate?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac staff when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What can staff choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What about staff who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Nearby places to Parkgate
Also in Parkgate
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely 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. We batter it and fry it to order.
For event organisers in Parkgate
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Corporate buffets are typically cold. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Parkgate
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Share the shift pattern
- Confirm allergies by email
We get there ahead of the lunch break, so service starts on time.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Perfect for your staff event in Parkgate
People remember it, which is the point of a thank-you.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Team away days
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Charity days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
Among the historic houses close to Parkgate are Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles south-east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Where the van can park in Parkgate
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- 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