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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Copthorne
We bring a fish and chip van for your team across Copthorne and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Leaving dos
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Customer days
Corporate fish and chip catering in Copthorne
Corporate fish and chip catering in Copthorne, cooked to order
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. There’s no room to book and no kitchen needed, and it gets people talking. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for end-of-project celebrations and leaving dos.
Around Copthorne, teams work at farms, workshops and units. The van works at any of them. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Copthorne (RH10, RH6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Copthorne for staff days and team lunches
Copthorne is about 3 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. In and around Copthorne, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your staff. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Copthorne to Brighton (21 miles away).
Central London is about 25 miles from Copthorne. Commuters will know that Gatwick Airport station, about 2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Staff events anywhere in RH10 and RH6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Church Road, Brookside and Bridgelands, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A264, Copthorne is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Copthorne we cover include Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-west), Forge Wood (1 mile west), Tinsley Green (1 mile west), Burstow (1 mile north) and Keeper's Corner (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.6 miles east) and County Mall (3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwick School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Cherry Tree pub (0.8 miles north-east)
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Lunchtime staff treats in Copthorne are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it is dark by about 3:55pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RH10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Copthorne questions
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Copthorne?
Gatwick Airport station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Where will the van go on our site?
Often, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. We’ll agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Copthorne
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Confirm allergies by email
- Check with facilities where the van can park
We get there ahead of the lunch break, so we are ready when the first group comes out.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, everyone gets a break. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Copthorne and the whole of West Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Copthorne? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Nearby places to Copthorne
More for events in Copthorne
- 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