Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Shobley events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Corporate fish and chip catering in Shobley.
- Fish Friday treats
- Leaving dos
- End-of-project celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Shobley
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Shobley
Food is fried to order, so the last person served gets food as hot as the first. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer team days and end-of-project celebrations.
At country workplaces around Shobley, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your staff event. Lunchtime staff treats in Shobley are in daylight all year round, but evening events need lights from about 4:05pm in December or 7:10pm in late September.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Shobley: your questions answered
Is Shobley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you serve each shift?
Give us the break times and we’ll serve in waves.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
Staff lunches in Shobley: access and travel
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Across the BH24 area, we can fry fresh for your staff. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
We serve staff events across the BH24 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Shobley we cover include Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shobley include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Shobley include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Shobley?
Companies book a chip van because it’s a treat that suits everyone.
In Shobley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Friday lunch treats
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Staff appreciation days
- Summer staff parties
Historic houses near Shobley include Avon Tyrrell House (3.9 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Shobley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A meal out takes everyone off site. A van comes to you. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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