Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Trotton events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Trotton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Open days and customer events
- End-of-project celebrations
- Retirement send-offs
A chip van near Trotton
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Trotton
Everything is cooked as people come up, so the last person served gets food as hot as the first. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer staff parties and lunch for site crews.
For farms and rural sites near Trotton, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Everything is fried fresh at your staff event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Occasions we serve in Trotton
It does not need a meeting room, a kitchen or a restaurant booking, so it’s simple to arrange.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Summer team days
- Celebrating a big win
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Among the historic houses close to Trotton are Cowdray House (3.2 miles east) and Uppark (4.8 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for vehicles.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Trotton
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Planning a team lunch in Trotton
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Trotton and nearby villages. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Trotton is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU31. Close by, we cover staff events in Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Trotton include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Keeper's Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Trotton
Is Trotton close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How does payment work for businesses?
We will explain how it works when we quote.
Can you serve each shift?
Give us the break times and we will serve in waves.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
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. Send us any allergies in writing.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
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Also in Trotton
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your staff can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Lunchtime staff treats in Trotton are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it is dark by about 4:00pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Trotton
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Trotton, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Give us break and shift times
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
After the last group, we pack up.
Make it a regular thing: monthly or quarterly.
- 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