Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Woodhatch, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your team in Woodhatch? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your staff queue at the hatch.
- Summer team days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirement send-offs
Fresh fish and chips in Woodhatch
Corporate fish and chip catering in Woodhatch, cooked to order
Few staff treats are as popular as a fish and chip van lunch. It needs no kitchen and no room booking, and it gets people talking. Whether it’s lunch for site crews and celebrating a big win, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
At country workplaces around Woodhatch, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Woodhatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send round an allergy question
- Put allergy details in writing
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Consider a pre-order list
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
Workplace catering around Woodhatch
Woodhatch is about 4 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the TN11 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Woodhatch to London (23 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Among the historic houses close to Woodhatch are Knole House (3 miles north) and Penshurst Place (3.4 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
We take the van to staff events all over TN11 and TN14. For staff events just outside Woodhatch, we cover Hall's Green (1 mile west), Sevenoaks Weald (1 mile north-west), Charcott (2 miles south-west), Goathurst Common (3 miles north-west) and Ide Hill (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles south-east) and Swanley (12 miles north).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Museum (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. After-work summer events in Woodhatch have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Woodhatch? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Woodhatch questions
Is Woodhatch close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What will facilities need from you?
Send us your site’s list, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
Your facilities team decides, but a car park or yard is normally ideal.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you serve each shift?
Tell us the shift and break times and we’ll plan service around them.
Occasions we serve in Woodhatch
Hot food in the car park, rain or shine, because the cooking is inside the van.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Woodhatch and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement send-offs
- Fish Friday treats
- Team away days
- Open days
Woodhatch sits roughly 23 miles from central London, well within our area.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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