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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Tenterden
Corporate fish and chip catering in Tenterden: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Open days
- Team away days
- Retirement send-offs
Fresh fish and chips in Tenterden
Corporate fish and chip catering in Tenterden, cooked to order
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. It needs no kitchen and no room booking, and people still talk about it the following week. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-project celebrations and team away days, with mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For businesses around Tenterden, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Let us know about the site. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Staff usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Lunchtime staff treats in Tenterden are in daylight all year round, but evening events need lights from about 3:50pm in December or 7:00pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway for a whole site is slow and the food arrives cold. The van cooks on site. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for staff to gather round
- Classic food your staff already know
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Let us know about coeliac disease
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps, and stagger departments if you can.
A few tables or benches outside make it a proper break.
Perfect for your staff event in Tenterden
People remember it.
Whatever the occasion in Tenterden, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Staff appreciation days
- Workplace fundraising days
- Leaving dos
Within reach of Tenterden are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (2.2 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
Questions from Tenterden
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Tenterden close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where will the van go on our site?
Frequently, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. Facilities will decide the spot.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Tenterden for staff days and team lunches
Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your team to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tenterden. Tenterden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Being near the A28 and B2067 makes Tenterden a simple run for the van. Tenterden sits roughly 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We take the van to staff events all over TN30. From Golden Square, High Street and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A28 and B2067 close by, Tenterden is easy for us to reach for your staff event. Other places close to Tenterden we cover include Broad Tenterden (1 mile south), St Michaels (1 mile north), Strood (2 miles west), London Beach (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north-west) and Kennington (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tenterden and District Museum (within half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Local schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your staff
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Tenterden
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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