Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in The Platt, Kent
Treat your staff to fresh fish and chips at your staff event in The Platt. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Open days
- Lunch for site crews
- Retirement and leaving lunches
A chip van near The Platt
Staff lunches in The Platt: access and travel
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your staff event in The Platt, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
The Platt is about 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. Among the historic houses close to The Platt are Wadhurst Castle (3 miles south-east) and Groombridge Place (4.2 miles north-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We take the van to staff events all over the TN3 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Public House (0.9 miles north)
About our corporate fish and chip catering in The Platt
A short menu keeps the queue moving through a lunch break: fish, sausages, pies and chips, with the classic sides. Typical bookings include charity and fundraising days at work and customer days, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near The Platt, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Other occasions in The Platt
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What affects the price in The Platt
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Lunchtime staff treats in The Platt are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in The Platt, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
When service is finished, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a 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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in The Platt
Can the van park in Eridge Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Is The Platt too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What will facilities need from you?
Send us your site’s list, and we’ll go through it with you.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Events we cater in The Platt
It suits shift teams, with service timed to each break.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Summer staff parties
- Open days and customer events
- End-of-project celebrations
- Charity days
For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Frant station, about 1.7 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- 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