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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for South Merstham events
Corporate fish and chip catering in South Merstham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Leaving dos
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
Corporate fish and chip catering in South Merstham
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in South Merstham
We plan service around your breaks and shifts, so nobody misses out. Whether it is open days and customer events and fish Friday treats, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Work events near South Merstham might be at a farm business, a workshop or an industrial unit. The van works at any of them. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
South Merstham for staff days and team lunches
South Merstham is about 2 miles north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. South Merstham is well within our area, so your staff event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
For colleagues arriving by train, Merstham station serves South Merstham directly. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Anywhere in RH1, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your staff event is on Station Road South, London Road South and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Merstham (1 mile north), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile west), Nutfield (2 miles south-east) and Redhill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and The Belfry (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Merstham Park School (less than half a mile south-east) and East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, everyone gets a break. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Send round an allergy question
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
Plan the queue away from vehicle routes.
Tell the team in advance: it is half the fun.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your staff
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in South Merstham
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in South Merstham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Friday lunch treats
- Project milestones
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Summer staff parties
South Merstham is about 17 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
South Merstham questions
Can the van park in Nutfield Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
How far is South Merstham from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you come to South Merstham?
Yes, we do. South Merstham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve each shift?
Yes, with the shift pattern in advance. We will plan it with you.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you have documents for our site?
Every site asks for something different, so send us the list and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. After-work summer events in South Merstham have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
- 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