East Sussex · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Meads events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Corporate fish and chip catering in Meads.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Fish Friday treats
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
Fresh fish and chips in Meads
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Meads
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we’ll confirm what we can provide for your site’s paperwork. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater open days and customer events and fish Friday treats.
Teams near Meads frequently go for a lunch in the yard or car park. Let us know about the site. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Meads (BN20, BN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Nearby places to Meads
Also in Meads
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your staff
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Meads
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Meads
What’s the nearest station to Meads?
The closest is Eastbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Meads close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to Meads?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Meads and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you feed staff across different shifts?
Tell us the shift and break times and we will plan service around them.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Meads.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Staff lunches in Meads: access and travel
Meads is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. In and around Meads, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Eastbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
We take the van to staff events all over the BN20 and BN21 postcode area. Your staff event could be at a house on Link Road, Mount Road and Cliff Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover staff events in Holywell (1 mile south-east), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include St John's Meads Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and Gildredge House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Meads? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Occasions we serve in Meads
People remember it, which is the point of a thank-you.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Charity days
- Open days and customer events
Meads is about 54 miles from central London, well within our area.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share the shift pattern
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Collect allergies in advance
Send a message round when the van opens.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. For an end-of-day event in Meads, summer gives you light until about 9:15pm; in late May it is about 8:45pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Meads? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
For a staff treat people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Meads
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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