Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Purbrook Heath events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your team in Purbrook Heath? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Summer team days
- Friday lunch treats
- Leaving dos
Fresh fish and chips in Purbrook Heath
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Purbrook Heath
Service is timed to your lunch break or shift pattern, so nobody misses out. For friday lunch treats and retirement send-offs, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural businesses around Purbrook Heath can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us break and shift times
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic in the car park or yard.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Purbrook Heath? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Staff lunches in Purbrook Heath: access and travel
Purbrook Heath is about 1 mile west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. People in Purbrook Heath book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Purbrook Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Cosham station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Purbrook Heath is about 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. From Newlands Lane and Purbrook Heath Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Purbrook Heath, we also cover Widley (1 mile south), Purbrook (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile north-east), Furzeley Corner (2 miles north) and Drayton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Hedge End (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Purbrook Park School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include George Inn (1 mile south)
Nearby places to Purbrook Heath
More for events in Purbrook Heath
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Purbrook Heath
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A van serves hot food to order. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Purbrook Heath
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Purbrook Heath
Is Purbrook Heath too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Purbrook Heath?
Cosham station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre.
What can staff choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your staff event. Lunchtime bookings in Purbrook Heath 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 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- 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. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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