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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Merston events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Merston: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Project milestones
- Team away days
Planning an event in Merston?
Planning a team lunch in Merston
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. People in Merston book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Merston is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.3 miles west. Within reach of Merston are historic houses such as Goodwood House (3.5 miles north). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Anywhere in PO20, we can fry fresh for your staff. Other places close to Merston we cover include Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
- Local schools include North Mundham Primary School (1.2 miles west) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.1 miles west)
Corporate fish and chip catering in Merston, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so the last person served gets food as hot as the first. For open days and shift teams at depots and warehouses, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Merston, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Merston (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
For a thank-you that lands, a chip van is hard to beat in Merston. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See how we price or the cost guide.
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Merston?
People remember it.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Merston book the van for events such as:
- Fish Friday treats
- Team away days
- Charity days
- Lunch for site crews
Merston is about 54 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Nearby places to Merston
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or PO20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
Plan the queue away from vehicle routes in the car park or yard.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. For a staff lunch in Merston, daylight isn’t an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 4:00pm, so evening events need a lit spot. 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.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- We cook to order for each group as they come out.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
FAQs for Merston
Is Merston too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Merston?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you invoice the company?
We’ll talk you through booking and payment.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cover Merston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Merston. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Send us the timings and numbers.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you work around shifts?
Yes, if we know the times. We will agree a service plan before the day.
- 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