West Sussex · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Lodsworth
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Lodsworth. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Workplace fundraising days
- Lunch for site crews
- Customer days
A chip van near Lodsworth
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Lodsworth, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Lodsworth
Service is timed to your lunch break or shift pattern, so each group can eat within its break. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for retirement send-offs and staff appreciation days.
For farms and rural sites near Lodsworth, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Workplace catering around Lodsworth
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Tell us where your staff event in Lodsworth will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lodsworth to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
Within reach of Lodsworth are historic houses such as Cowdray House (2.4 miles south-west) and Petworth House (3.2 miles east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in GU28, we can fry fresh for your staff, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your staff event could be at a house on The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Lodsworth, we also cover Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Within reach you will find Blackdown and Graffham Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Hollist Arms Public House (under half a mile south)
Occasions we serve in Lodsworth
People remember it.
In Lodsworth and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Charity days
- Retirement send-offs
- Lunch for site crews
- Fish Friday treats
Lodsworth is about 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Where the van can park in Lodsworth
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Share the shift pattern
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Have a back-up for special diets
For shift teams, we serve in waves, as agreed in advance.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
How the day works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first staff wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Lunchtime bookings in Lodsworth are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Lodsworth
Is Lodsworth close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
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.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for staff.
Towns and villages near Lodsworth
Also in Lodsworth
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van feels like a proper treat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Lodsworth hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
- 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