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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Swattenden events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Swattenden: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fish Friday treats
- Staff appreciation days
- Summer staff parties
Planning an event in Swattenden?
Staff lunches in Swattenden: access and travel
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in TN17, we can bring the van to you. Swattenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Swattenden to Canterbury (28 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile, which suits team days in the countryside.
We serve staff events across the TN17 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Swattenden, we also cover Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
Corporate fish and chip catering in Swattenden, fried fresh
Few staff treats are as popular as a fish and chip van lunch. There’s no room to book and no kitchen needed, and people still talk about it the following week. We’re often asked to cater charity and fundraising days at work and staff appreciation days, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Swattenden, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Swattenden?
People remember it, which is the point of a thank-you.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Swattenden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Open days and customer events
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Team away days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Swattenden is about 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Common questions in Swattenden
Is Swattenden close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Crane Valley?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your staff event. A lunch-break van visit in Swattenden is always in daylight, but evening events need lights from about 3:55pm in December or 7:00pm in late September.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Swattenden?
Corporate buffets are usually cold. A van serves hot food to order. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Swattenden and across Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Collect allergies in advance
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
A few tables or benches outside make it a proper break.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Where the van can park in Swattenden
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your staff
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Swattenden
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock 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