Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Timsbury, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Timsbury and the surrounding area.
- Friday lunch treats
- Team away days
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Planning an event in Timsbury?
Corporate fish and chip catering in Timsbury, cooked to order
We park in your car park, yard or forecourt, so nobody has to leave site. Typical bookings include customer days and charity and fundraising days at work, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Rural businesses around Timsbury can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a chip van lunch is welcome. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a sandwich platter, a chip van feels like a proper treat. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Timsbury: your questions answered
How far is Timsbury from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Timsbury?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Send us the timings and numbers.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
The cost per head normally 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.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we will check the date and send a price.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Places near Timsbury
What else we do in Timsbury
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Give us break and shift times
After the last group, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Make it a regular thing: monthly or quarterly.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Timsbury
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Summer events after work in Timsbury have light until about 9:25pm; in late May it’s about 8:55pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a team lunch in Timsbury
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Bookings in Timsbury come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. Timsbury is about 69 miles from central London.
We cover staff events in every part of the SO51 postcode area. Whether your staff event is on Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Timsbury we cover include Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Romsey School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Malthouse Inn (under half a mile west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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