Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Thong, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Corporate fish and chip catering in Thong.
- Customer days
- Summer staff parties
- Celebrating a big win
Fresh fish and chips in Thong
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Thong
It works for customer events and open days as well: visitors queue, chat and stay longer. We are frequently asked to cater summer staff parties and project milestones, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Thong, 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, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a thank-you that lands, a chip van is hard to beat in Thong. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a team lunch in Thong
Thong is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. People in Thong book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Thong is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1.5 miles south) and Temple Manor (3.9 miles south-east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. For colleagues arriving by train, Sole Street station is about 2.2 miles away.
Staff events anywhere in DA12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many staff. We also bring the van to staff events in Upper Ifield (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile east), Shorne (1 mile east), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
A little further out are Rochester Castle (4.5 miles east) and Gravesham Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Thong include Thamesview School (0.9 miles north)
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your staff event in Thong. In Thong, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- We check access and send a quote, with anything your site needs from us.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Thong: your questions answered
Is Thong 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.
How far is Thong from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Thong?
We do. Thong is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you work around shifts?
Tell us the shift and break times and we will plan service around them.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What can staff choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Nearby places to Thong
What else we do in Thong
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Thong
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Share the shift pattern
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send round an allergy question
- Confirm allergies by email
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps, and stagger departments if you can.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Thong?
It gets people out of their usual groups.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer team days
- Lunch for site crews
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- End-of-project celebrations
Thong sits roughly 22 miles from central London, well within our area.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What affects the price in Thong
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
- 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