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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Penshurst events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Penshurst.
- Lunch for site crews
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Retirement send-offs
Fresh fish and chips in Penshurst
Corporate fish and chip catering in Penshurst, cooked to order
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. There’s no room to book and no kitchen needed, and it gets people talking. We’re often asked to cater team away days and warehouse, depot and site teams, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Penshurst, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Workplace catering around Penshurst
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For a staff event in Penshurst, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Penshurst. Penshurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Historic houses near Penshurst include Penshurst Place (under half a mile north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for vehicles. Penshurst sits roughly 26 miles from central London, well within our area.
This part of Kent takes in TN11. Your staff event could be at a house on High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field, wherever the van can park. For staff events just outside Penshurst, we cover Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Penshurst include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Leicester Arms Hotel (under half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Penshurst
What else we do in Penshurst
Why choose a fish and chip van in Penshurst?
A meal out takes everyone off site. The van brings lunch to the team. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Penshurst
- Events in Penshurst and across Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Penshurst, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Give us break and shift times
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so service starts on time.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Penshurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Penshurst
Is Penshurst close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you come to Penshurst?
Yes, we do. Penshurst is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Penshurst?
It works across shifts, because service can be planned in waves.
Whatever the occasion in Penshurst, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Workplace fundraising days
- Leaving dos
- Staff appreciation days
- Team away days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Penshurst station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- 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