THP Corporate Catering & The Hungry Plaice

Award-Winning Corporate & Event Catering Across the UK

We are an award-winning, family-run mobile catering company specialising in employee engagement, workplace welfare, and large-scale corporate catering across the UK.

Working with businesses nationwide, we help create memorable staff experiences through high-quality mobile catering designed for shift patterns, appreciation days, wellbeing events, site celebrations, and corporate functions. Our modern high-capacity catering units are built to serve large numbers efficiently with minimal disruption to busy workplaces, helping businesses boost morale and engage their teams through food-led experiences.

Alongside our corporate services, our iconic retro MK2 Transit fish & chip vans continue to provide a unique catering experience for weddings, private parties, and special events, bringing a nostalgic touch that guests love.

With over 9 years of experience, we serve a wide range of freshly prepared savoury and sweet menus including fish & chips, stone-baked pizzas, loaded fries, burgers, jacket potatoes, street food concepts, luxury desserts, and premium ice cream experiences.

We were proudly recognised as Top 3 Mobile Operators at the National Fish & Chip Awards and have also been nominated multiple times at The Wedding Industry Awards, reflecting our commitment to quality, professionalism, and outstanding customer service.

Trusted by leading UK employers and returning private clients alike, we pride ourselves on reliable delivery, excellent communication, professional planning, and friendly service from start to finish.

Perfect for: ✔ Employee engagement & staff welfare ✔ Workplace catering & shift feeding ✔ Corporate events & site celebrations ✔ Weddings & private parties ✔ Festivals & public events ✔ Large-scale catering requirements

If you’re looking for a trusted catering partner with standout vehicles, exceptional food, and a professional team that genuinely cares we'd love to hear from you.

We started THP Corporate Catering alamagamating our two established brands The Hungry Plaice and Pink Desserts because we’ve always believed that great food brings people together, creates memories, and turns ordinary moments into something special. What began as a simple love for classic British food and vintage charm has grown into a multi-van catering fleet trusted by couples, families and major UK companies alike.

Our journey started with just one retro MK2 Transit — lovingly restored and converted into a fish & chip van. We didn’t set out to become award-winning caterers or build a fleet; we simply wanted to serve great food in a way that felt fun, nostalgic and full of personality. People instantly connected with the van’s character and our passion, and before long, demand grew far beyond what we ever imagined.

Behind the scenes, our business is built on a strong foundation of professional experience. With a background in finance, marketing and change management — including years working within food manufacturing — we bring organisation, planning, and reliability to everything we do. Combined with hands-on catering experience, food safety knowledge, and logistics expertise within the family, we’ve been able to grow a business that is both creative and highly efficient.

What inspires us most is seeing the reaction from our clients and their guests — the smiles at a wedding when the van pulls up, the excitement at a workplace event, the messages of thanks from couples and companies who trust us year after year. We love being part of moments that matter: celebrations, milestones, staff appreciation days and community events.

We also take pride in doing things properly. We are constantly investing in our fleet, training, systems and menu development. This dedication has helped us become Top 3 Mobile Operators at the National Fish & Chip Awards, with multiple nominations at The Wedding Industry Awards, and a growing number of long-term clients who rely on us for quality, consistency and service.

At our core, we are a family-run business that cares deeply about what we do. We go above and beyond because our customers deserve the very best — whether we’re serving 50 people at a private party or 2,000 staff across multiple shifts at a corporate event.

We do what we do because we love it: the food, the vans, the people, the atmosphere, the challenge, the satisfaction of a job well done. And most of all, we love being part of events that bring people together and create moments they’ll remember.

With nearly a decade of hands-on experience in mobile catering and event delivery, we’ve grown from a single retro van into a respected multi-van catering fleet trusted by thousands of customers and major UK organisations.

Over the years, we’ve served at hundreds of weddings, corporate events, workplace celebrations, festivals and private functions — building a reputation for reliability, quality and outstanding customer service.

⭐ Key Milestones

Launched our first retro MK2 Transit fish & chip van, fully restored and instantly loved by customers.

Expanded into a multi-van fleet, adding modern high-capacity units, a pizza unit, a hot food unit and our beautifully hand-painted luxury ice cream van.

Developed a diverse multi-menu offering, including fish & chips, stone-baked pizzas, jacket potatoes, paninis, burgers, hot dogs, pie & mash and premium desserts.

Partnered with repeat clients across logistics, manufacturing, retail and office sectors, providing multi-shift workplace catering.

Introduced multi-van corporate packages, enabling us to handle large events and serve hundreds (or thousands) quickly and efficiently.

Built a loyal customer base with outstanding reviews and many long-standing repeat clients.

⭐ Awards & Recognition

We are proud to have received national recognition for our food, service and professional standards:

Top 3 Mobile Operators Finalist – National Fish & Chip Awards A huge achievement in a highly competitive industry and a testament to the quality and consistency of our food.

Multiple nominations at The Wedding Industry Awards Recognised for excellence in wedding catering — a reflection of our reliability, client care and the memorable experience we bring to each wedding.

Continuously rated 5 stars across our review platforms, with customers praising our friendly staff, smooth service and delicious food.

⭐ Why This Matters to You

Our experience means you get a catering partner who understands both the creative and the operational side of events:

We know how to serve large crowds quickly.

We understand workplace environments and corporate expectations.

We know the pressure of wedding timelines and the need for flawless delivery.

We bring professional organisation, logistics expertise and clear communication to every booking.

And most importantly — we know how to make your event unforgettable.

Whether you’re hosting a wedding, corporate event or private celebration, our team brings the experience, reliability and award-winning quality you can trust.

We proudly work with a wide range of clients across the UK, combining the professionalism and operational capability required for large-scale corporate catering with the personal service and care of a family-run business.

Corporate & Workplace Clients

We partner with businesses across manufacturing, logistics, distribution, construction, retail and office-based sectors to deliver engaging food-led experiences for employees and teams.

From staff appreciation days and wellbeing initiatives to Christmas catering, safety weeks, shift feeding and large workforce events, we help businesses improve employee engagement, boost morale and create memorable workplace experiences through high-quality catering.

Our clients value our reliability, professional planning, high-capacity service, award-winning food and our ability to operate efficiently within busy workplace environments with minimal disruption to operations.

Weddings & Private Events

Alongside our corporate catering division, our beautifully restored retro MK2 Transit fish & chip vans continue to be a popular choice for weddings, evening receptions and private celebrations across the UK.

Couples and private clients choose us for our unique vintage vehicles, exceptional food and the memorable guest experience our catering brings to special occasions. Our fleet combines nostalgic charm with professional service, creating standout events guests remember long after the day itself.

Private Parties & Community Events

We also cater for birthdays, anniversaries, community celebrations, festivals and family gatherings, offering flexible menus, quick service and a friendly, experienced team.

Whether serving hundreds of employees on a busy industrial site or creating a memorable wedding evening experience from one of our vintage vans, we pride ourselves on delivering reliable service, outstanding food and events people genuinely enjoy.

⭐ OUR CREDENTIALS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

We take pride in operating to the highest professional standards, supported by industry-recognised qualifications, memberships and award achievements that give our clients complete confidence in our service.

⭐ Professional Qualifications & Background

CIMA Qualified Accountant Bringing financial discipline, operational planning, strong organisation and professionalism to every event.

Marketing Degree Ensuring excellent communication, customer experience and brand consistency across all areas of the business.

Extensive experience in the food manufacturing industry, including food safety, production planning, logistics and quality assurance — all of which inform our highly structured and efficient approach to catering.

⭐ Catering & Industry Memberships

Proud Members of NCASS (Nationwide Caterers Association) This membership ensures we follow best practice in food safety, compliance, documentation, hygiene procedures and mobile catering standards. It also gives clients confidence that we are part of the UK’s leading professional catering body.

Fully trained in Level 2 & Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene

Full access to NCASS documentation, checklists, legal updates and safety systems

Public Liability Insurance at corporate-ready levels

Full Risk Assessments and documentation for every booking

⭐ Awards & Industry Recognition

We are proud to have been recognised at both local and national level for our food quality and service:

Top 3 Mobile Operators Finalist – National Fish & Chip Awards One of the most prestigious awards in UK mobile catering.

Finalist – Lincolnshire Street Food & Farming Excellence Awards (Street Food/Takeaway of the Year 2023) Recognised among the very best in the region for quality, innovation and customer satisfaction.

Multiple nominations at The Wedding Industry Awards Celebrating our consistent excellence in the wedding catering sector.

These achievements highlight our commitment to quality, consistency and customer care across weddings, corporate events and private functions.

⭐ Business & Compliance Credentials

Registered food business with a 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating

VAT registered

Fully insured fleet and equipment

Regular equipment checks and updated safety protocols

Trained operators for mobile catering machinery, gas systems and hot food handling

Ongoing professional development through NCASS and food safety training

⭐ Why These Credentials Matter

Our professional standards ensure you receive:

Safe, compliant and reliable catering

A highly organised and structured service

Clear communication and professional event planning

Corporate-level documentation and risk management

Confidence that your guests are in experienced, award-winning hands

Whether you’re booking a wedding, workplace event or large celebration, our credentials guarantee you receive the very best in quality, safety and professionalism.