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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Coleman's Hatch events
We bring a fish and chip van for your team to Coleman's Hatch and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Charity days
Planning an event in Coleman's Hatch?
Corporate fish and chip catering in Coleman's Hatch, cooked to order
We work with your facilities team on access and parking, and we will confirm what we can provide for your site’s paperwork. For fish Friday treats and shift teams at depots and warehouses, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Coleman's Hatch, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Staff lunches in Coleman's Hatch: access and travel
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. People in Coleman's Hatch book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Coleman's Hatch is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Coleman's Hatch to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Coleman's Hatch are Bassetts Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Hammerwood Park (3.1 miles north). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. For colleagues arriving by train, East Grinstead station is about 4.6 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Here we cover the TN7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to staff events in Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Hatch Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Coleman's Hatch
Is Coleman's Hatch too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can we pay by invoice?
We will explain how it works when we quote.
Do you do customer events and open days?
We do. A chip van gives visitors something to queue for and talk about.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Coleman's Hatch?
It suits shift teams, because service can be planned in waves.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Friday lunch treats
- Team away days
- Celebrating a big win
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Coleman's Hatch is about 29 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. For an end-of-day event in Coleman's Hatch, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:50pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Coleman's Hatch? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coleman's Hatch? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What affects the price in Coleman's Hatch
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us break and shift times
- Ask staff to pre-order
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
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A chip van compared with other options
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, everyone gets a break. 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 Coleman's Hatch
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Coleman's Hatch and across East Sussex
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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