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Corporate fish and chip catering in East Dean, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your team across East Dean and West Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Celebrating a big win
- Summer staff parties
- Open days
Planning an event in East Dean?
Corporate fish and chip catering in East Dean, cooked to order
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we’ll go through what your site needs from us. We are frequently asked to cater project milestones and team away days, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For farms and rural sites near East Dean, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- East Dean (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Ask facilities about access
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
East Dean for staff days and team lunches
East Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your staff event is in the middle of East Dean or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 24 miles away.
Central London is about 49 miles from East Dean, well within our area. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
For staff events in PO18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Main Road, Chapel Row and Charlton Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to staff events in Charlton (1 mile west), Singleton (2 miles west), West Dean (3 miles west), Heyshott (3 miles north) and Cocking (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south), Chichester (6 miles south-west), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Weald and Downland Gridshell (1.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Star And Garter Public House (less than half a mile south)
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Lunchtime staff treats in East Dean are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- You get a quote and answers to facilities’ questions.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- We clear up and leave the site as we found it.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Common questions in East Dean
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is East Dean from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you serve each shift?
Yes, if we know the times. We will plan it with you.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
Your facilities team decides, but a car park or yard is generally ideal.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you invoice the company?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
Occasions we serve in East Dean
It suits shift teams, with service timed to each break.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Workplace fundraising days
- Open days and customer events
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- A monthly Fish Friday
Nearby historic houses include West Dean House (2.6 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.9 miles south-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Dean?
A meal out takes everyone off site. A van comes to you. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why East Dean hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
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. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What else we do in East Dean
- 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