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Corporate fish and chip catering in Ford, West Sussex
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Lunch for site crews
- Summer staff parties
- Celebrating a big win
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A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van feels like a proper treat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Ford hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Ford and the whole of West Sussex
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Ford
Service is timed to your lunch break or shift pattern, so each group can eat within its break. Typical bookings include a monthly Fish Friday and summer team days, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Ford, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Ford (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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Ford questions
Do you come 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.
Is Ford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you feed staff across different shifts?
Tell us the shift and break times and we will plan service around them.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for staff are worth planning.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your staff, and we agree exactly where before the day. Lunchtime staff treats in Ford are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it is 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your staff
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Workplace catering around Ford
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. In and around Ford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Ford is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Ford station is in Ford itself. Ford is about 51 miles from central London, well within our area. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. Within about 3 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
For staff events in BN18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many staff. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to staff events in Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel.
- Local pubs include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (less than half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Ford
It doesn’t need a meeting room, a kitchen or a restaurant booking, so it is simple to arrange.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Workplace fundraising days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirement send-offs
- Summer team days
Within reach of Ford are historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor (4.8 miles east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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