Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for St Ives events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your team in St Ives.
- A monthly Fish Friday
- End-of-project celebrations
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
Planning an event in St Ives?
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Corporate fish and chip catering in St Ives, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so the last person served gets food as hot as the first. For open days and summer staff parties, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near St Ives, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
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 normally simpler.
St Ives questions
Can the van park in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you do customer events and open days?
We do. Visitors love it.
Can you feed staff across different shifts?
Yes, with the shift pattern in advance. We will agree a service plan before the day.
Do you have documents for our site?
Every site asks for something different, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
What can staff choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Business events near St Ives
St Ives is in Hampshire. Bookings in St Ives come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from St Ives to Southampton (20 miles away).
With the New Forest National Park within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Staff events anywhere in BH24 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your staff event is on Compton Beeches, Post Office Lane and Azalea Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside St Ives, we also cover Ashley Heath (1 mile west), Avon Castle (1 mile south-east), St Leonards (1 mile south-west) and Matchams (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (15 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around St Ives includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood Waldorf School (0.9 miles north-east) and Ringwood School (2 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Share the shift pattern
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac staff
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so service starts on time.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. A lunch-break van visit in St Ives is always in daylight, but evening events need lights from about 4:05pm in December or 7:10pm in late September.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose a fish and chip van in St Ives?
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A van serves hot food to order. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near St Ives
Other occasions in St Ives
- 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