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Corporate fish and chip catering in Westwood, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Westwood. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Customer days
- Team away days
- Leaving dos
A chip van near Westwood
Corporate fish and chip catering in Westwood, fried fresh
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we’ll go through what your site needs from us. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for summer team days and workplace fundraising days.
Around Westwood, teams work at farms, workshops and units. The van works at any of them. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Staff generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Lunchtime bookings in Westwood are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so evening events need a lit spot. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Also in Westwood
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Westwood?
People remember it, which is the point of a thank-you.
Whatever the occasion in Westwood, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Fish Friday treats
- Open days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Summer staff parties
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Margate station, about 1.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
For event organisers in Westwood
Planners and coordinators can 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.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning a team lunch in Westwood
Westwood is about 1 mile south of Margate, in Kent. We serve staff events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Westwood. Westwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Westwood are Quex Park (2.9 miles west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. Westwood sits roughly 65 miles from central London. Within about 2 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
This part of Kent takes in CT9 and CT10, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. Local streets include Leo Road, Nash Road and Luna Road; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Westwood is on the A254, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Westwood we cover include Flete (1 mile west), Haine (1 mile south), Margate (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile south) and Garlinge (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Westwood include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Westwood include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Orb pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Margate West (2 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Send round an allergy question
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
For shift teams, we serve in waves.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Westwood
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
Westwood questions
Is Westwood close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
- 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