Our Journey

About Us – The Yeates Catering Journey

Yeates Catering was founded in 2018 by Ralph and Julie Yeates, a husband-and-wife team with a shared passion for great food and great service. What began as a small family idea soon grew into a successful mobile catering business, loved for its friendly atmosphere and traditional, freshly cooked fish and chips.

How It All Began

In the early days, Ralph and Julie started with a simple vision: bring high-quality, comforting food directly to local events, villages, and communities. They wanted to offer something warm, welcoming and unforgettable — and nothing brings people together quite like proper fish and chips.

But the journey wasn’t always easy.
One of their biggest early challenges was mastering the perfect fish and chips. From choosing the right potatoes for fluffy-inside, crispy-outside chips, to learning the ideal batter consistency, to finding the best sustainable fish suppliers — every detail mattered. Ralph spent months perfecting the frying technique, while Julie focused on developing a menu that guests of all ages would enjoy.

Through dedication, countless trials, and invaluable feedback from customers, they created the signature taste that Yeates Catering is known for today.

Growing Into a Trusted Fish & Chip Van

As word spread, the demand grew. Ralph and Julie invested in a fully equipped mobile fish and chip van, allowing them to serve at a wide range of events including:

  • Weddings

  • Birthday parties

  • Corporate events

  • School celebrations

  • Village fetes and fairs

  • Community gatherings

Every portion is cooked fresh on site, bringing the nostalgic smell, sound and taste of traditional chip-shop favourites straight to you.

Why People Love Us

Customers choose Yeates Catering for:

  • Freshly cooked traditional fish and chips

  • Friendly, reliable service

  • A clean and fully self-sufficient mobile catering van

  • Flexible menus for all event sizes

  • Experience, passion and a genuine family-run approach

Our Promise

Today, Yeates Catering continues to grow, one event at a time. Ralph and Julie remain hands-on in every part of the business — from preparation and cooking to meeting guests and ensuring every event runs smoothly.

Their mission is simple:
Serve great fish and chips. Make people happy. Create memorable events.

And the journey is far from over.