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Corporate fish and chip catering in Upton, Southampton
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your team in Upton and across Southampton.
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Corporate fish and chip catering in Upton
Staff lunches in Upton: access and travel
Upton is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. For staff events in Upton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Upton. Upton is one of 40 places in Southampton where we bring the van.
For staff and visitors coming by train, Redbridge station, about 2.1 miles south, is the nearest station. With the New Forest National Park within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
For staff events in SO16, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many staff. Local streets include Upton Lane, Romsey Road and Greenwood Avenue; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Upton we cover include Nursling (1 mile south), Rownhams (1 mile east), Ashfield (1 mile north-west), Toothill (1 mile north) and Hillyfields (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south-east), Shirley (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east) and Chartwell Green (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Eling Experience (2.2 miles south) and Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Upton include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.9 miles south-east) and Oaklands Community School (0.9 miles south-east)
Corporate fish and chip catering in Upton, cooked to order
Few staff treats are as popular as a fish and chip van lunch. There is no room to book and no kitchen needed, and people still talk about it the following week. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for charity days and a monthly Fish Friday.
For farms and rural sites near Upton, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Upton (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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What else we do in Upton
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Service time
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Why Upton hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. A lunch-break van visit in Upton is always in daylight, but evening events need lights from about 4:00pm in December or 7:10pm in late September.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Upton
What’s the nearest station to Upton?
The closest is Redbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have documents for our site?
Every site asks for something different, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
What can staff choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your staff, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Share the shift pattern
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic in the car park or yard.
Tell the team in advance: it’s half the fun.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your staff
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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