Kent · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for West Cross events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your team in West Cross? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Team away days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
Corporate fish and chip catering in West Cross
Corporate fish and chip catering in West Cross, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot whether you’re first or last in the queue. Whether it is staff appreciation days and summer staff parties, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Near West Cross, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Staff lunches in West Cross: access and travel
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve staff events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around West Cross and the surrounding area. West Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to West Cross are Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.1 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Staff events anywhere in TN17 start with a parking spot for the van. For staff events just outside West Cross, we cover Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include Bull Hotel (0.5 miles east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in West Cross
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your staff already know
- Something for staff to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Step by step
You’ll 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. Summer events after work in West Cross have light until about 9:15pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:45pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in West Cross?
Companies book a chip van because it’s a treat that suits everyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Celebrating a big win
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Open days and customer events
- Team away days
West Cross sits roughly 43 miles from central London, well within our area.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Also in West Cross
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Ask facilities about access
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so service starts on time.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
FAQs for West Cross
Do you come out to small places like West Cross?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is West Cross close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
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.
Can the van come to West Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and West Cross is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How does payment work for businesses?
We’ll talk you through booking and payment for businesses.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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