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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Upper Hardres events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Upper Hardres.
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Team away days
- Leaving dos
A chip van near Upper Hardres
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. A van comes to you. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Upper Hardres hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your staff already know
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Upper Hardres, cooked to order
Whether it’s a Friday treat or an end-of-quarter thank you, a chip van makes it feel like an occasion. Typical bookings include shift teams at depots and warehouses and celebrating a big win, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural businesses around Upper Hardres can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your staff event in Upper Hardres. A lunch-break van visit in Upper Hardres is always in daylight, but evening events need lights from about 3:50pm in December or 7:00pm in late September.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Upper Hardres? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Upper Hardres
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
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.
Planning a team lunch in Upper Hardres
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Upper Hardres to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Upper Hardres is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
For staff and visitors coming by train, Bekesbourne station is about 3.9 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
For staff events in CT4, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Duck pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Perfect for your staff event in Upper Hardres
It works across shifts, with service timed to each break.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Summer staff parties
- Fish Friday treats
Upper Hardres is about 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Common questions in Upper Hardres
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Upper Hardres from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac staff when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What can staff choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Towns and villages near Upper Hardres
Also in Upper Hardres
- 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