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Corporate fish and chip catering in Winterbourne, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Winterbourne and across Kent.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fish Friday treats
- Team away days
Fresh fish and chips in Winterbourne
Corporate fish and chip catering in Winterbourne, cooked to order
Service is timed to your lunch break or shift pattern, so nobody misses out. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer staff parties and a monthly Fish Friday.
Rural businesses around Winterbourne can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a chip van lunch is welcome. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a team lunch in Winterbourne
Winterbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Staff events in Winterbourne are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For staff and visitors coming by train, Selling station is about 1 mile away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Anywhere in ME13, we can fry fresh for your staff, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For staff events just outside Winterbourne, we cover Hickmans Green (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile south-west), South Street (1 mile west), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north) and Crouch (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (2.9 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Open spaces near Winterbourne include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your staff event. Summer events after work in Winterbourne have light until about 9:15pm; in late May it’s about 8:45pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Winterbourne
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Winterbourne and Kent:
- Summer staff parties
- Leaving dos
- Open days
- End-of-project celebrations
Winterbourne is about 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
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.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger staff and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We can serve each shift in turn, as agreed in advance.
A few tables or benches outside make it a proper break.
Common questions in Winterbourne
What’s the nearest station to Winterbourne?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you come out to small places like Winterbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every site asks for something different, so send us the list and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for staff.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van feels like a proper treat. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your staff already know
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Winterbourne
More for events in Winterbourne
- 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