Medway · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Scarborough
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Scarborough. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Charity days
- Leaving dos
- Open days
Book the van in Scarborough
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Scarborough and the whole of Medway
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Scarborough
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we will go through what your site needs from us. We are often asked to cater staff thank-you lunches and a monthly Fish Friday, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Rural businesses around Scarborough can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
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. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. For a staff lunch in Scarborough, daylight is not an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for later events. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or ME1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Scarborough
Other occasions in Scarborough
Staff lunches in Scarborough: access and travel
Scarborough is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Wherever your staff event is in the ME1 area, we can fry fresh for your staff. We take the van to 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Scarborough are Starkey Castle (1.7 miles north) and Temple Manor (3.4 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for vehicles. Scarborough sits roughly 27 miles from central London, well within our area.
Anywhere in ME1, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your staff event is on Pilgrims Way and Scarborough Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to staff events in Peters Village (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east), Wouldham (1 mile north-west), Holborough (1 mile west) and Halling (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Windmill pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Scarborough?
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
Whatever the occasion in Scarborough, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Workplace fundraising days
- Summer staff parties
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- End-of-project celebrations
Commuters will know that Snodland station is about 1.1 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
Questions from Scarborough
Can the van park in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
How far is Scarborough from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Scarborough?
We do. Scarborough is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can we pay by invoice?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain how booking and payment work.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac staff in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Consider a pre-order list
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
We can serve each shift in turn, as agreed in advance.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
Organising for someone else?
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 will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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