West Sussex · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Cross Gate
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your team in Cross Gate.
- Customer days
- Summer team days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
Corporate fish and chip catering for Cross Gate events
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Cross Gate
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Cross Gate
The van parks in the car park or yard, so nobody has to leave site. We are often asked to cater customer days and project milestones, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Cross Gate, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
Send us the date, the address or BN18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Business events near Cross Gate
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Staff events in Cross Gate are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Within reach of Cross Gate are historic houses such as Parham House (1.1 miles east) and Old Place Manor (3.3 miles north). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. Central London is about 44 miles from Cross Gate, and we cover it as standard. With the South Downs National Park within about a mile, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). The countryside around Cross Gate includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Cross Gate, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Share the shift pattern
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
- Flag any coeliac staff
Send a message round when the van opens.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
A chip van compared with other options
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. The van brings lunch to the team. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Towns and villages near Cross Gate
Also in Cross Gate
Questions from Cross Gate
Can the van park in Parham Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Cross Gate?
Amberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do anything other than 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.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What will facilities need from you?
Sites vary, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
- 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