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Corporate fish and chip catering in Hankham, East Sussex
Corporate fish and chip catering in Hankham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Open days and customer events
- Summer staff parties
Corporate fish and chip catering for Hankham events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Hankham, cooked to order
Open days and customer events work well too: visitors queue, chat and stay longer. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for warehouse, depot and site teams and end-of-project celebrations.
At country workplaces around Hankham, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Everything is fried fresh at your staff event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Hankham (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups typically 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.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Towns and villages near Hankham
Other occasions in Hankham
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hankham?
Compared with a sandwich platter, fish and chips feels like a real thank-you. 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.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Events we cater in Hankham
People remember it.
Whatever the occasion in Hankham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Retirement send-offs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Lunch for site crews
- Open days and customer events
For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. For an end-of-day event in Hankham, summer gives you light until about 9:15pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:50pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- You get a quote and answers to facilities’ questions.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- We cook to order for each group as they come out.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Common questions in Hankham
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you feed staff across different shifts?
Tell us the shift and break times and we will plan service around them.
Can you come onto our site?
Typically, if there is a level spot and the site allows it. Facilities will decide the spot.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, it’s a great draw. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Business events near Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Hankham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hankham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Hankham include Michelham Priory (4.4 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.7 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. Central London is about 50 miles from Hankham, well within our area. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. Within about 5 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
We take the van to staff events all over the BN24 postcode area and the streets around it. Your staff event could be at a house on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For staff events just outside Hankham, we cover Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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