Kent · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Upper Ifield events
A menu everybody knows: 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 Ifield.
- Customer days
- Lunch for site crews
- Summer staff parties
Corporate fish and chip catering in Upper Ifield
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upper Ifield?
A meal out takes everyone off site. The van brings lunch to the team. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Upper Ifield hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Upper Ifield, fried fresh
We work with your facilities team on access and parking, and we will go through what your site needs from us. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for staff appreciation days and open days and customer events.
For farms and rural sites near Upper Ifield, 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.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Workplace catering around Upper Ifield
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. From the centre of Upper Ifield to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Within reach of Upper Ifield are historic houses such as Cobham College (1.9 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (3.4 miles south-east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Higham station, about 2.2 miles north-east.
Anywhere in DA12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Upper Ifield we cover include Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Upper Ifield include Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose and Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Consider a pre-order list
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Upper Ifield
How far is Upper Ifield from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your staff event and we’ll send a quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you come to Upper Ifield?
We do. Upper Ifield is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Upper Ifield?
There’s nothing to book but the van, so it is simple to arrange.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Upper Ifield book the van for events such as:
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Summer team days
- Customer days
- Celebrating a big win
Central London is about 23 miles from Upper Ifield, and we cover it as standard.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Also in Upper Ifield
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upper Ifield? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Lunchtime staff treats in Upper Ifield are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it is dark by about 3:50pm in December.
- 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, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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- 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