Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Rowlands Castle
Corporate fish and chip catering in Rowlands Castle: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Open days
- Summer staff parties
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Book the van in Rowlands Castle
Questions from Rowlands Castle
Which station is closest to Rowlands Castle?
Rowlands Castle station, in Rowlands Castle itself.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you work around shifts?
Give us the break times and we will serve in waves.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for staff are worth planning.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Rowlands Castle, fried fresh
It works for customer events and open days as well: visitors queue, chat and stay longer. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for staff appreciation days and open days.
Teams near Rowlands Castle often go for a lunch in the yard or car park. Let us know about the site. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
A chip van compared with other options
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. 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.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Rowlands Castle
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. After-work summer events in Rowlands Castle have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- We check access and send a quote, with anything your site needs from us.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Rowlands Castle
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Rowlands Castle is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your team to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Rowlands Castle and the surrounding area. Rowlands Castle is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, Rowlands Castle station serves Rowlands Castle directly. Rowlands Castle is about 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We serve staff events across the PO9 postcode area. Local streets include Stansted Close, College Close and Redhill Road; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to staff events in Durrants (1 mile south), Leigh Park (2 miles south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west), Petersfield (8 miles north) and Purbrook (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Rowlands Castle includes Compton Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Local pubs include Robin Hood Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Where the van can park in Rowlands Castle
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Consider a pre-order list
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Check with facilities where the van can park
After the last group, we pack up.
Tell the team in advance: it’s half the fun.
- 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