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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Yalding events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Yalding.
- Summer team days
- Friday lunch treats
- Charity and fundraising days at work
A chip van near Yalding
Corporate fish and chip catering in Yalding, cooked to order
Open days and customer events work well too: visitors queue, chat and stay longer. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater open days and retirement send-offs.
For farms and rural sites near Yalding, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Give us break and shift times
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Confirm allergies by email
Put bins near the hatch.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or ME18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. 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.
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.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Yalding
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Staff lunches in Yalding: access and travel
Yalding is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Yalding and the surrounding area. Yalding is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Yalding station, about 1 mile west, is the nearest station.
We cover staff events in every part of ME18. That could mean a staff event at a home on High Street, Windmill Path and Blunden Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For staff events just outside Yalding, we cover Congelow (1 mile south), Benover (1 mile south), Hunton (1 mile south-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west) and Laddingford (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Walnut Tree Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Lunchtime staff treats in Yalding are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A meal out takes everyone off site. A van comes to you. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Yalding
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Yalding: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Yalding?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Quarry Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
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Also in Yalding
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
- 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