Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Soake, Hampshire
Treat your staff to fresh fish and chips at your staff event in Soake. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Celebrating a big win
- Fish Friday treats
- Retirement send-offs
Corporate fish and chip catering in Soake
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Soake
Few staff treats are as popular as a fish and chip van lunch. It needs no kitchen and no room booking, and people still talk about it the following week. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for lunch for site crews and team away days.
For farms and rural sites near Soake, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your staff event. The frying and serving are down to us. In Soake, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; 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 the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- We clear up and leave the site as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Perfect for your staff event in Soake
Companies book a chip van because it’s a treat that suits everyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Soake book the van for occasions like:
- Celebrating a big win
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Summer staff parties
- Open days and customer events
Soake is about 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
Questions from Soake
Which station is closest to Soake?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is Soake too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
Frequently, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. Facilities will decide the spot.
Do you work around shifts?
Yes, if we know the times. We will agree a service plan before the day.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you come to Soake?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Soake and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
More for events in Soake
Staff lunches in Soake: access and travel
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. In and around Soake, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your staff. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Bedhampton station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Wherever your staff event is in PO7, we can fry fresh for your staff, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your staff event is on Soake Road and Hambledon Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Soake include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Cowplain School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Mead End pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Soake? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a sandwich platter, fish and chips feels like a real thank-you. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Classic food your staff already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask facilities about access
- Send round an allergy question
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
- Give us break and shift times
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
- 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