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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Cootham
Treat your staff to fresh fish and chips at your staff event in Cootham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Celebrating a big win
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Staff thank-you lunches
Book the van in Cootham
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Cootham
The van parks in the car park or yard, so nobody has to leave site. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater staff appreciation days and leaving dos.
For farms and rural sites near Cootham, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Cootham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
Planning a team lunch in Cootham
Cootham is about 7 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We serve staff events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cootham. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Central London is about 43 miles from Cootham. For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Staff events anywhere in RH20 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Warren Croft, Pulborough Road and The Crescent or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to staff events in Storrington (1 mile east), Wiggonholt (2 miles north-west), Sullington (2 miles south-east), West Chiltington Common (2 miles north) and Abingworth (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1 mile east) and Amberley Castle (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Inn (under half a mile west)
Nearby places to Cootham
What else we do in Cootham
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first staff wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. For an end-of-day event in Cootham, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May it is about 8:50pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Cootham?
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrating a big win
- Workplace fundraising days
- Team away days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Historic houses near Cootham include Parham House (1.1 miles west) and Old Place Manor (3.4 miles north-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Ask facilities about access
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
Put bins near the hatch.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
FAQs for Cootham
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Cootham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you come onto our site?
Often, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. We will agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What about staff who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Cootham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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