Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Woodlands, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Woodlands.
- Customer days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- A monthly Fish Friday
Planning an event in Woodlands?
Planning a team lunch in Woodlands
Woodlands is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. People in Woodlands book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Woodlands include Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Knole House (4.3 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. For colleagues arriving by train, Kemsing station is about 1.8 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 3 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Woodlands we cover include Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west), East Hill (1 mile north) and Heaverham (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.3 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Woodlands
We work with your facilities team on access and parking, and we’ll go through what your site needs from us. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for customer days and friday lunch treats.
Rural businesses around Woodlands can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
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Perfect for your staff event in Woodlands
It is memorable, which is the point of a thank-you.
These are some of the bookings we take around Woodlands:
- Customer days
- Lunch for site crews
- End-of-project celebrations
- Team away days
Woodlands sits roughly 19 miles from central London, well within our area.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Have a back-up for special diets
We can serve each shift in turn, as agreed in advance.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
Woodlands questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Woodlands from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you come to Woodlands?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Woodlands and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What about staff who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Lunchtime bookings in Woodlands are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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