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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in North Chailey
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 North Chailey.
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Summer team days
A chip van near North Chailey
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in North Chailey
We park in your car park, yard or forecourt, so staff do not have to go anywhere. Whether it is workplace fundraising days and team away days, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near North Chailey, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. Everything is fried fresh at your staff event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- North Chailey (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Staff lunches in North Chailey: access and travel
North Chailey is about 4 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN8, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. 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 11 miles away.
North Chailey sits roughly 37 miles from central London. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Plumpton station, about 3.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Anywhere in BN8, we can fry fresh for your staff. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Station Road, Downs View and Downs View Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around North Chailey include the A275, which makes travel to your staff event easy. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Chailey (1 mile south), Newick (1 mile east), South Street (2 miles south), Founthill (2 miles east) and Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Heaven Farm Museum (3.4 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (4.7 miles north). The countryside around North Chailey includes Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Local schools include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles south) and Chailey School (2.3 miles south)
Nearby places to North Chailey
Other occasions in North Chailey
A chip van compared with other options
With a barbecue, somebody ends up at the grill. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in North Chailey
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Occasions we serve in North Chailey
People remember it, which is the point of a thank-you.
Whatever the occasion in North Chailey, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Open days
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Friday lunch treats
By road, North Chailey is on or near the A275, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A spot near your staff
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What happens on the day
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first staff wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. For an end-of-day event in North Chailey, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:50pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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North Chailey questions
What’s the nearest station to North Chailey?
The closest is Plumpton station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Is North Chailey 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.
Can you invoice the company?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain how booking and payment work.
Can you come onto our site?
Often, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. Facilities will decide the spot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your staff event and we’ll send a quote.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Send round an allergy question
- Give us break and shift times
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps, and stagger departments if you can.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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