Brighton and Hove · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Carlton Hill, Brighton and Hove
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Carlton Hill.
- Open days and customer events
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Leaving dos
Planning an event in Carlton Hill?
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Carlton Hill
A short menu keeps the queue moving through a lunch break: the classics, done properly. We’re frequently asked to cater team away days and thank-you lunches for the team, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Around Carlton Hill, teams work at farms, workshops and units. A chip van suits all of them. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a team lunch in Carlton Hill
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Carlton Hill as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Carlton Hill is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
Being near the A259 makes Carlton Hill a simple run for the van. Historic houses near Carlton Hill include Royal Pavilion (less than half a mile west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (1.5 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. Within about a mile of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
For staff events in BN2, BN1 and BN50, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From New Road, North Road and Brills Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around Carlton Hill include the A259, so getting the van to your staff event is simple. We also bring the van to staff events in Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). Carlton Hill is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove, with lots of choice for staff events.
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Schools near Carlton Hill include Academy of Creative Training (within half a mile south) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Devonshire Arms (within half a mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Corporate buffets are usually cold. A van serves hot food to order. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Carlton Hill
- Classic food your staff already know
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price or the cost guide.
What else we do in Carlton Hill
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Carlton Hill?
It’s hot food on site, whatever the weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos
- Customer days
- Lunch for site crews
- Summer team days
Commuters will know that Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Staff typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Lunchtime staff treats in Carlton Hill are in daylight all year round, but evening events need lights from about 3:55pm in December or 7:05pm in late September.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Carlton Hill questions
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Carlton Hill?
Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do customer events and open days?
Yes, it is a great draw. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you come to Carlton Hill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Carlton Hill is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Where will the van go on our site?
Normally, if there is a level spot and the site allows it. We will agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Consider a pre-order list
- Find out what documents the site needs
When service is finished, we pack up.
Tell the team in advance: it’s half the fun.
- 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