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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Rabbit's Cross events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Rabbit's Cross.
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Project milestones
- Retirement send-offs
Fresh fish and chips in Rabbit's Cross
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Rabbit's Cross
We keep the menu short so a lunch break is enough: fish, sausages, pies and chips, with the classic sides. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for warehouse, depot and site teams and celebrating a big win.
Rural businesses around Rabbit's Cross can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Rabbit's Cross
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Rabbit's Cross and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-project celebrations
- Customer days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Staff appreciation days
Rabbit's Cross sits roughly 35 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Common questions in Rabbit's Cross
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Rabbit's Cross from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you work around shifts?
Yes, with the shift pattern in advance. We will agree a service plan before the day.
Can the van come to Rabbit's Cross?
We do. We serve events in Rabbit's Cross and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
A closer look at the menu
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, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Business events near Rabbit's Cross
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME17 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south. Historic houses near Rabbit's Cross include Stoneacre (3.9 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for vehicles. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
We take the van to staff events all over the ME17 postcode area. Other places close to Rabbit's Cross we cover include Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
Why book our van in Rabbit's Cross
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Rabbit's Cross and across Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Confirm allergies by email
We can serve each shift in turn, as agreed in advance.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
Places near Rabbit's Cross
Other occasions in Rabbit's Cross
For event organisers in Rabbit's Cross
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rabbit's Cross? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. For an end-of-day event in Rabbit's Cross, summer gives you light until about 9:15pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:50pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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.
- 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