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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in St Mary's
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in St Mary's? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your staff queue at the hatch.
- Fish Friday treats
- Leaving dos
- Charity days
Planning an event in St Mary's?
Common questions in St Mary's
What’s the nearest station to St Mary's?
Southampton Central station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Southampton. Find your area.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where will the van go on our site?
Usually, if there is a level spot and the site allows it. We’ll agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
About our corporate fish and chip catering in St Mary's
Open days and customer events work well too: people gather at the van and linger. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for friday lunch treats and leaving dos.
For businesses around St Mary's, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Tell us about the site and access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- St Mary's (SO14, SO15, SO18)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Staff lunches in St Mary's: access and travel
St Mary's is about 1 mile south of Southampton, in Southampton. In and around St Mary's, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your staff. St Mary's is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
For colleagues arriving by train, Southampton Central station is about 0.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (0.6 miles south-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (0.6 miles south-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. Within about a mile of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
Here we cover the SO14, SO15 and SO18 postcode area. That could mean a staff event at a home on New Road, Ogle Road and Marsh Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to St Mary's we cover include Northam (1 mile north-east), Inner Avenue (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile east), Southampton (1 mile north) and Bitterne Manor (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west) and Eling (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Netley Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Bargate Guildhall Museum (within half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Schools near St Mary's include Inspire Enterprise Academy (under half a mile south-east) and Woolston School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Joiners pub (within half a mile south)
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Send allergies to us in writing
For shift teams, we serve in waves, as agreed in advance.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
Occasions we serve in St Mary's
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer team days
- Lunch for site crews
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Staff thank-you lunches
Central London is about 70 miles from St Mary's.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What affects the price in St Mary's
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Lunchtime staff treats in St Mary's are in daylight all year round, but evening events need lights from about 4:00pm in December or 7:10pm in late September.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in St Mary's, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why St Mary's hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover St Mary's and the whole of Southampton
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to St Mary's
Also in St Mary's
For event organisers in St Mary's
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in St Mary's? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Where the van can park in St Mary's
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- 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