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Corporate fish and chip catering in Poling, West Sussex
Corporate fish and chip catering in Poling: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Open days and customer events
- Summer staff parties
- Celebrating a big win
A chip van near Poling
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Poling
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. There is no room to book and no kitchen needed, and people still talk about it the following week. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for retirement send-offs and friday lunch treats.
At country workplaces around Poling, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Poling (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your staff
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Workplace catering around Poling
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your team to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Poling and the surrounding area. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Poling to Brighton (17 miles away).
Commuters will know that Arundel station, about 1.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Poling sits roughly 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Wherever your staff event is in BN18, we can fry fresh for your staff, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Poling, we also cover Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Poling include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Poling?
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. A van comes to you. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Poling
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Also in Poling
Questions from Poling
Can you serve near the sea around Poling?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Poling close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac staff in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you serve each shift?
Give us the break times and we will serve in waves.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, it is a great draw. Send us the timings and numbers.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Service time
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. For an end-of-day event in Poling, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Poling?
It gets people out of their usual groups and talking.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Poling:
- Open days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Charity days
- Friday lunch treats
Within reach of Poling are historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor (2 miles east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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