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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Whitstable events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Corporate fish and chip catering in Whitstable.
- Team away days
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Charity days
Planning an event in Whitstable?
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Consider a pre-order list
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Send allergies to us in writing
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Whitstable
Open days and customer events work well too: people gather at the van and linger. Typical bookings include customer days and workplace fundraising days, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For businesses in Whitstable, a Friday lunch in the car park is an easy win, as long as the site allows it. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
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Where the van can park in Whitstable
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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 typically simpler.
Common questions in Whitstable
Can you serve near the sea around Whitstable?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Whitstable?
Whitstable station, in Whitstable itself.
Can you invoice the company?
We’ll talk you through booking and payment.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes, it’s a great draw. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your staff, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
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 be honest about what’s possible.
Can you come onto our site?
That is up to your site, but car parks and yards usually work well.
Whitstable for staff days and team lunches
Whitstable is about 6 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Whitstable or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Whitstable is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Whitstable to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Central London is about 50 miles from Whitstable, and we cover it as standard. For colleagues arriving by train, Whitstable has its own station, Whitstable station. Within about a mile of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
We cover staff events in every part of the CT5 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Cranleigh Gardens, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A299 and A2990, Whitstable is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Whitstable, we also cover Tankerton (1 mile north-east), Chestfield (1 mile east), Swalecliffe (2 miles east), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and Yorkletts (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Faversham (7 miles west), Herne Bay (5 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Whitstable include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Whitstable Junior School (within half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Whitstable Social Club pub (less than half a mile north-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Corporate buffets are typically cold. A van serves hot food to order. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
Why book our van in Whitstable
- Classic food your staff already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for staff to gather round
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your staff event in Whitstable
It suits shift teams, because service can be planned in waves.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Workplace fundraising days
- Customer days
- Summer team days
- Celebrating a big win
By road, Whitstable is on or near the A299 and A2990, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
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 saves passing messages back and forth.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. For an end-of-day event in Whitstable, summer gives you light until about 9:15pm; in late May it’s about 8:45pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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- 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