West Sussex · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Barns Green, West Sussex
Treat your staff to fresh fish and chips at your staff event in Barns Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Workplace fundraising days
- Open days and customer events
Book the van in Barns Green
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For a staff lunch in Barns Green, daylight is not an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:55pm, so evening events need a lit spot. 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Read more
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Barns Green
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. There’s no room to book and no kitchen needed, and people still talk about it the following week. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater charity and fundraising days at work and thank-you lunches for the team.
Near Barns Green, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. Everything is fried fresh at your staff event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Barns Green (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Consider a pre-order list
- Give us break and shift times
- Ask facilities about access
- Send allergies to us in writing
We get there ahead of the lunch break, so we are ready when the first group comes out.
A few tables or benches outside make it a proper break.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Towns and villages near Barns Green
More for events in Barns Green
Barns Green: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Barns Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Barns Green?
Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How much does a fish and chip van for your team cost in Barns Green?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your staff event and we will send a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your staff, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Perfect for your staff event in Barns Green
People mix in the queue and talking.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Barns Green book the van for occasions like:
- Customer days
- Staff appreciation days
- Fish Friday treats
- Retirement send-offs
For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
Staff lunches in Barns Green: access and travel
Barns Green is about 4 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your staff event in Barns Green, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Barns Green to Guildford (17 miles away).
Central London is about 35 miles from Barns Green, and we cover it as standard.
Wherever your staff event is in RH13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a staff event on streets such as The Hordens, Smugglers Way and Finians Field or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to staff events in Brooks Green (1 mile south), Itchingfield (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Broadbridge Heath (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Barns Green include Knepp Wildland.
- Local pubs include The Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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