Hampshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Widley events
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Widley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Summer team days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Open days and customer events
Planning an event in Widley?
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Widley
A Fish Friday treat, an end-of-project lunch or a summer team day, a chip van makes it feel like an occasion. Typical bookings include project milestones and shift teams at depots and warehouses, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural businesses around Widley can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Places near Widley
Other occasions in Widley
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Widley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
What affects the price in Widley
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Widley
Which station is closest to Widley?
Cosham station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Widley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to Widley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Widley is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for staff.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Where the van can park in Widley
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Widley
It gets people out of their usual groups.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Summer team days
- Leaving dos
- Staff appreciation days
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Widley sits roughly 61 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
Business events near Widley
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. From the centre of Widley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Commuters will know that Cosham station is about 1.3 miles away. Historic houses near Widley include Warblington Castle (3.7 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for vehicles. Within about 6 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
Wherever your staff event is in PO7 and PO6, we can fry fresh for your staff. Local streets include Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For staff events just outside Widley, we cover Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Solent Junior School (0.7 miles south-east) and Springfield School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include George Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Widley and the whole of Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For an end-of-day event in Widley, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May it’s about 8:55pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Widley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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