West Sussex · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Rudgwick events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your team in Rudgwick? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your staff queue at the hatch.
- Customer days
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Summer team days
Planning an event in Rudgwick?
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer events after work in Rudgwick have light until about 9:20pm; in late May it is about 8:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Rudgwick
It works for customer events and open days as well: people gather at the van and linger. We are frequently asked to cater customer days and warehouse, depot and site teams, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
At country workplaces around Rudgwick, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Rudgwick
Which station is closest to Rudgwick?
Christs Hospital station, about 4.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Rudgwick?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to our open day?
We do. A chip van gives visitors something to queue for and talk about.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Can the van come to Rudgwick?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Rudgwick is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What affects the price in Rudgwick
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or RH12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Rudgwick
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Give us break and shift times
- Collect allergies in advance
After the last group, we pack up.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Rudgwick?
It gets people out of their usual groups and talking.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Workplace fundraising days
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Team away days
Rudgwick sits roughly 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
Planning a team lunch in Rudgwick
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Around Rudgwick, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Rudgwick is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, Christs Hospital station, about 4.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
For staff events in RH12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your staff event is on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Rudgwick, we also cover Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
- Local schools include Pennthorpe School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Ordering takeaway for a whole site is slow and the food arrives cold. A van fries on the spot. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for staff to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page 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