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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Upstreet events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Upstreet and across Kent.
- Celebrating a big win
- Lunch for site crews
- Leaving dos
Planning an event in Upstreet?
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Upstreet
It works for customer events and open days as well: people gather at the van and linger. We’re frequently asked to cater summer staff parties and staff appreciation days, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Rural businesses around Upstreet can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Occasions we serve in Upstreet
It is hot food on site, whatever the weather, because the cooking is inside the van.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Staff appreciation days
- Leaving dos
- Open days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A spot near your staff
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Upstreet for staff days and team lunches
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Upstreet to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Upstreet sits roughly 57 miles from central London. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
For staff events in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many staff. From St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Upstreet, we also cover Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Upstreet includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Grove Ferry Inn (within half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Give us break and shift times
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Find out what documents the site needs
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic in the car park or yard.
A few tables or benches outside make it a proper break.
More for events in Upstreet
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. For an end-of-day event in Upstreet, summer gives you light until about 9:15pm; in late May it’s about 8:45pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Questions from Upstreet
Can you serve near the sea around Upstreet?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Upstreet?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your staff, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What can staff choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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