West Sussex · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Mackerel's Common events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Mackerel's Common.
- Leaving dos
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Summer team days
A chip van near Mackerel's Common
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Mackerel's Common
We park in your car park, yard or forecourt, so staff do not have to go anywhere. For charity days and lunch for site crews, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural businesses around Mackerel's Common can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, 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.
- Location
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Staff lunches in Mackerel's Common: access and travel
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For a staff event in Mackerel's Common, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Mackerel's Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Mackerel's Common to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 4.8 miles south-east of the centre. Mackerel's Common sits roughly 37 miles from central London, well within our area.
Staff events anywhere in RH14 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Mackerel's Common, we also cover Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
For event organisers in Mackerel's Common
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Mackerel's Common? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Share the shift pattern
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
For shift teams, we serve in waves.
A few tables or benches outside make it a proper break.
Mackerel's Common: your questions answered
Is Mackerel's Common close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Mackerel's Common?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac staff in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What paperwork do you provide?
Sites vary, so send us the list and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you cover Mackerel's Common?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Mackerel's Common and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you feed staff across different shifts?
Yes, if we know the times. We’ll plan it with you.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mackerel's Common?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van feels like a proper treat. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Mackerel's Common
- Events in Mackerel's Common and across West Sussex
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price or the cost guide.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. For a staff lunch in Mackerel's Common, daylight isn’t an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:55pm, 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Mackerel's Common, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Mackerel's Common
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Nearby places to Mackerel's Common
What else we do in Mackerel's Common
- 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