Medway · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Wainscott events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team makes the food a highlight of your staff event in Wainscott.
- Open days
- Workplace fundraising days
- Retirement send-offs
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Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Wainscott
We plan service around your breaks and shifts, so each group can eat within its break. For warehouse, depot and site teams and open days, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Work events near Wainscott might be at a farm business, a workshop or an industrial unit. A chip van suits all of them. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Wainscott?
It works across shifts, because service can be planned in waves.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wainscott and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrating a big win
- Leaving dos
- Friday lunch treats
- Staff appreciation days
For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Strood station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Staff lunches in Wainscott: access and travel
Wainscott is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. For a staff event in Wainscott, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Wainscott. Wainscott is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Central London is about 27 miles from Wainscott. Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (1.7 miles south) and Temple Manor (1.9 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for vehicles.
For staff events in ME2 and ME3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Hoo Road, Holly Road and Leigh Road; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Upper Upnor (1 mile south-east), Lower Upnor (1 mile east), Chattenden (1 mile north-east), Cooling Street (2 miles north) and Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Huguenot Museum (1.6 miles south) and French Hospital (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Wainscott includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Wainscott include Temple School (0.9 miles west) and The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up at the grill. With a van, everyone gets a break. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Wainscott and across Medway
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Places near Wainscott
What else we do in Wainscott
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Confirm allergies by email
Plan the queue away from vehicle routes in the car park or yard.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
Common questions in Wainscott
Could you trade in Broomhill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
How far is Wainscott from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Wainscott?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Wainscott is within our area and the rest of Medway. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Medway. See all areas.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you have documents for our site?
Tell us what your site needs when you enquire, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Where will the van go on our site?
That is up to your site, but car parks and yards generally work well.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first staff wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In Wainscott, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- We clear up and leave the site as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
- 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