West Sussex · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Birchgrove, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Birchgrove. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
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Fresh fish and chips in Birchgrove
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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’s crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Birchgrove
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we will go through what your site needs from us. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater friday lunch treats and staff thank-you lunches.
At country workplaces around Birchgrove, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Birchgrove (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Birchgrove
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Birchgrove from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
Often, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. Facilities will decide the spot.
What will facilities need from you?
Tell us what your site needs when you enquire, and we’ll go through it with you.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, it is a great draw. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Staff lunches in Birchgrove: access and travel
Birchgrove is about 5 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. From the centre of Birchgrove to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Birchgrove to Brighton (16 miles away).
Birchgrove is about 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
For staff events in RH17, we just need to know where the van can park. For staff events just outside Birchgrove, we cover Chelwood Gate (1 mile east), Chelwood Common (1 mile south-east), Danehill (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-west) and Wych Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles west).
A little further out are Heaven Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Birchgrove includes Brickfield Meadow.
Occasions we serve in Birchgrove
It doesn’t need a meeting room, a kitchen or a restaurant booking, so it is easy to organise.
In Birchgrove and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff appreciation days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Workplace fundraising days
- Summer team days
Historic houses near Birchgrove include Priest House (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravetye Manor (3.5 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or RH17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your staff event in Birchgrove. After-work summer events in Birchgrove have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a sandwich platter, fish and chips feels like a real thank-you. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Birchgrove
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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