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Corporate fish and chip catering in Donnington, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your team to Donnington and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Lunch for site crews
- Customer days
A chip van near Donnington
Donnington for staff days and team lunches
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your staff event in Donnington, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Donnington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 27 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Donnington are Goodwood House (4.8 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. Donnington sits roughly 56 miles from central London, well within our area. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. Being close to the B2201, Donnington is easy for us to reach with the van. For staff events just outside Donnington, we cover Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Corporate fish and chip catering in Donnington, cooked to order
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because it’s familiar and filling. Typical bookings include open days and customer events and project milestones, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Donnington, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Donnington (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, fish and chips feels like a real thank-you. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Donnington hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Cannot 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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Flag any coeliac staff
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so we’re ready when the first group comes out.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
Questions from Donnington
Which station is closest to Donnington?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Donnington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can we pay by invoice?
We’ll explain how it works when we quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac staff when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Nearby places to Donnington
Also in Donnington
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Donnington
Companies book a chip van because it is a treat that suits everyone, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Fish Friday treats
- Open days
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Leaving dos
Commuters will know that Chichester station is about 1.6 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Lunchtime staff treats in Donnington are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it is dark by about 4:00pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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