Kent · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Shorne events
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Shorne. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Staff appreciation days
- Celebrating a big win
Corporate fish and chip catering for Shorne events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Shorne, cooked to order
Few staff treats are as popular as a fish and chip van lunch. There is no room to book and no kitchen needed, and it gets people talking. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for charity days and staff thank-you lunches.
At country workplaces around Shorne, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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’s crisp.
Workplace catering around Shorne
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Bookings in Shorne come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Shorne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Shorne to London (about 23 miles away).
Shorne is about 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Here we cover the DA12 postcode area, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Shorne we cover include Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Shorne include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose and Crown pub (under half a mile south)
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Shorne
It suits shift teams, because service can be planned in waves.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Shorne book the van for events such as:
- Friday lunch treats
- Retirement send-offs
- Team away days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Within reach of Shorne are historic houses such as Cobham College (2.3 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (3.1 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Shorne
Also in Shorne
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Questions from Shorne
Which station is closest to Shorne?
Higham station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Shorne?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shorne.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. For an end-of-day event in Shorne, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:50pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Shorne, and we will check the date and send a price.
Read more
- 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