West Sussex · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in River, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team makes the food a highlight of your staff event in River.
- End-of-project celebrations
- Open days and customer events
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fresh fish and chips in River
Questions from River
Do you come out to small places like River?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is River from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van for your team cost in River?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you have documents for our site?
Tell us what your site needs when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Corporate fish and chip catering in River, fried fresh
Service is timed to your lunch break or shift pattern, so each group can eat within its break. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for thank-you lunches for the team and friday lunch treats.
For farms and rural sites near River, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- River (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. For a staff lunch in River, 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.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, everyone gets a break. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for staff to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in River
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Staff lunches in River: access and travel
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Across the GU28 area, we can fry fresh for your staff. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Central London is about 42 miles from River. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Anywhere in GU28, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to staff events in Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Local pubs include The Hollist Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
More for events in River
Events we cater in River
People remember it.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In River, people book us for occasions like:
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Celebrating a big win
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Staff appreciation days
Nearby historic houses include Petworth House (2.4 miles east) and Cowdray House (3.1 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Consider a pre-order list
After the last group, we pack up.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
- 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