Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Picket Piece, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your team across Picket Piece and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Charity days
- Customer days
- Celebrating a big win
Fresh fish and chips in Picket Piece
Corporate fish and chip catering in Picket Piece, cooked to order
Service is timed to your lunch break or shift pattern, so nobody misses out. Typical bookings include retirement send-offs and end-of-project celebrations, with pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Teams near Picket Piece frequently go for a lunch in the yard or car park. Let us know about the site. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A chip van compared with other options
For a staff treat people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Picket Piece. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for staff to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Picket Piece
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Lunchtime bookings in Picket Piece are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 4:00pm, so evening events need a lit spot. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Picket Piece
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Picket Piece?
There is nothing to book but the van, so it is simple to arrange.
In Picket Piece and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Summer staff parties
- Open days and customer events
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
Picket Piece sits roughly 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Picket Piece for staff days and team lunches
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. For staff events in Picket Piece, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Staff events anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For staff events just outside Picket Piece, we cover Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Share the shift pattern
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so we are ready when the first group comes out.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Picket Piece questions
Is Picket Piece close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Picket Piece?
Andover station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Where will the van go on our site?
Often, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. We will agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Picket Piece.
What can staff choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you serve visitors at events?
We do. Visitors love it.
Places near Picket Piece
More for events in Picket Piece
- 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