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Corporate fish and chip catering in Colgate, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your team across Colgate and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Workplace fundraising days
- Friday lunch treats
A chip van near Colgate
Corporate fish and chip catering in Colgate, cooked to order
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because fish and chips is food everyone knows. Typical bookings include warehouse, depot and site teams and customer days, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Colgate, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Business events near Colgate
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Wherever your staff event is in the RH13 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Colgate sits roughly 30 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Tyes Place (4.5 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for vehicles.
We serve staff events across RH13 and RH12. From Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Colgate we cover include Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Cottesmore School (1.3 miles east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Dragon pub (less than half a mile west)
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your staff event. A lunch-break van visit in Colgate is always in daylight, but later events need lighting: it is dark by about 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Also near Colgate
Also in Colgate
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Colgate?
It’s memorable.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Summer staff parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Celebrating a big win
Commuters will know that the nearest station is Faygate station, about 1.3 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
Colgate questions
What’s the nearest station to Colgate?
The closest is Faygate station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is Colgate too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac staff in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What about staff who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Consider a pre-order list
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Give us break and shift times
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so we’re ready when the first group comes out.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
For event organisers in Colgate
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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