West Sussex · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Handcross
Treat your staff to fresh fish and chips at your staff event in Handcross. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Friday lunch treats
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
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Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Handcross
It works for customer events and open days as well: visitors queue, chat and stay longer. For charity days and friday lunch treats, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Handcross, 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
- Handcross (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Events we cater in Handcross
It gets people out of their usual groups.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Summer team days
- Open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Central London is about 31 miles from Handcross.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so we are ready when the first group comes out.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
Business events near Handcross
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. Handcross is well within our area, so your staff event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Handcross is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Handcross include Tyes Place (1.9 miles south-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.2 miles south-east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. For colleagues arriving by train, Balcombe station is about 2.8 miles away.
We take the van to staff events all over RH17 and the streets around it. Whether your staff event is on High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to staff events in Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Schools near Handcross include Handcross Park School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
Handcross questions
Is Handcross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Handcross close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you have documents for our site?
Every site asks for something different, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for staff.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Corporate buffets are typically cold. A van serves hot food to order. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for staff to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Handcross
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How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Lunchtime bookings in Handcross are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for later events. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We arrange the van’s spot and arrival with the site.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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- 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