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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Cross in Hand events
We bring a fish and chip van for your team across Cross in Hand and East Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Lunch for site crews
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Planning a team lunch in Cross in Hand
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Around Cross in Hand, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Central London is about 39 miles from Cross in Hand, well within our area. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Staff events anywhere in TN21 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For staff events just outside Cross in Hand, we cover Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Cross in Hand includes Selwyns Wood.
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Cross in Hand
We work with your facilities team on access and parking, and we’ll go through what your site needs from us. We’re often asked to cater open days and customer events and summer team days, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Cross in Hand, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Cross in Hand?
People mix in the queue.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cross in Hand and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Leaving dos
- Charity days
For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Buxted station, roughly 3.9 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
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.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. For an end-of-day event in Cross in Hand, summer gives you light until about 9:15pm; in late May it is about 8:50pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Cross in Hand? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Common questions in Cross in Hand
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.
Do you come out to small places like Cross in Hand?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes, it’s a great draw. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
Can we pay by invoice?
We will explain how it works when we quote for businesses.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up at the grill. With a van, everyone gets a break. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- We cover Cross in Hand and the whole of East Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Confirm allergies by email
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
Tell the team in advance: it is half the fun.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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