Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Upper Common events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Corporate fish and chip catering in Upper Common.
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Upper Common
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Upper Common
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 it gets people talking. Typical bookings include celebrating a big win and team away days, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Upper Common, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Occasions we serve in Upper Common
It works across shifts, because service can be planned in waves.
These are some of the bookings we take in Upper Common and Hampshire:
- Open days and customer events
- Retirement send-offs
- Friday lunch treats
- End-of-project celebrations
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Nearby places to Upper Common
Also in Upper Common
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
Planning a team lunch in Upper Common
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Bookings in Upper Common come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Upper Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Common to Reading (18 miles away).
Upper Common is about 48 miles from central London. Historic houses near Upper Common include Hall Place (3.9 miles south-east) and Bentworth Hall (4.4 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Anywhere in RG25, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Upper Common we cover include Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Upper Common includes Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Fox pub (under half a mile north-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Upper Common
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your staff event. We handle the cooking and serving. For a staff lunch in Upper Common, daylight is not an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- Send us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Upper Common
Which station is closest to Upper Common?
Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north of the centre.
Is Upper Common close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can you serve each shift?
Yes, if we know the times. We will plan it with you.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can we pay by invoice?
We’ll talk you through booking and payment for businesses.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Consider a pre-order list
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect allergies in advance
Put bins near the hatch.
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