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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Shepway events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Shepway: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fish Friday treats
- Customer days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
Corporate fish and chip catering in Shepway
Occasions we serve in Shepway
People mix in the queue.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Shepway:
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Team away days
- Lunch for site crews
- Retirement send-offs
For colleagues arriving by train, Maidstone West station is about 1.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Shepway
A Fish Friday treat, an end-of-project lunch or a summer team day, the van makes the day feel special. Typical bookings include charity days and warehouse, depot and site teams, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For businesses around Shepway, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Let us know about the site. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Shepway, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- We clear up and leave the site as we found it.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Shepway? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your staff
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shepway
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send round an allergy question
- Put allergy details in writing
- Share the shift pattern
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
Tell the team in advance: it is half the fun.
Business events near Shepway
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Shepway, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Shepway include Stoneacre (1.4 miles east) and Leeds Castle (3.6 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for vehicles. Shepway is about 32 miles from central London, well within our area. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Wherever your staff event is in ME15, we can fry fresh for your staff. Your staff event could be at a house on Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Shepway we cover include Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Shepway includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include New Line Learning Academy (0.7 miles south-west) and Senacre Technology College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles west)
A chip van compared with other options
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A van serves hot food to order. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Shepway
- Events in Shepway and across Kent
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Common questions in Shepway
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.
What’s the nearest station to Shepway?
Maidstone West station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your site’s list, and we’ll go through it with you.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you invoice the company?
We’ll explain how it works when we quote.
Places near Shepway
What else we do in Shepway
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Access and parking
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 to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
- 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