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Corporate fish and chip catering in Southgate, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Southgate.
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Summer staff parties
- End-of-project celebrations
Corporate fish and chip catering for Southgate events
Business events near Southgate
Southgate is about 3 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. Bookings in Southgate come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Southgate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Southgate to London (9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and Heath Hall (4 miles south-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. With the A111 and A1004 nearby, access for the van is straightforward.
This part of Greater London takes in N14, N11, N21 and N13, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. Your staff event could be at a house on High Street, Station Road and Blagden's Close, wherever the van can park. You’ll find Southgate on the A111 and A1004, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Osidge (1 mile north-west), Brunswick Park (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile south), New Southgate (1 mile south) and Oakwood (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles south-east) and Grand Arcade (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Nearby schools include Ashmole Academy (less than half a mile north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The New Crown pub (within half a mile north)
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Southgate
It works for customer events and open days as well: visitors queue, chat and stay longer. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for leaving dos and warehouse, depot and site teams.
In Southgate, lunch breaks are frequently short, so we plan service to feed people fast. Let us know about access and security. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Southgate (N14, N11, N21, N13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A van serves hot food to order. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Share the shift pattern
- Consider a pre-order list
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so service starts on time.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your staff event. In Southgate, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- Tell us what you’re 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, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
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.
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Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
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.
Events we cater in Southgate
It is memorable.
In Southgate and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Summer team days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is New Southgate station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
Questions from Southgate
Which station is closest to Southgate?
New Southgate station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Could you trade in Grovelands Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Can you come onto our site?
That’s up to your site, but a car park or yard is typically ideal.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you serve each shift?
Yes, with the shift pattern in advance. We’ll plan it with you.
How much does a fish and chip van for your team cost in Southgate?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your staff event and we’ll send a quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What affects the price in Southgate
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Places near Southgate
More for events in Southgate
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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