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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Sayers Common
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Sayers Common and the surrounding area.
- Charity days
- Open days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
Planning an event in Sayers Common?
Corporate fish and chip catering in Sayers Common, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot whether you’re first or last in the queue. Whether it’s retirement send-offs and open days, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural businesses around Sayers Common can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a chip van lunch is welcome. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Sayers Common (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Sayers Common questions
What’s the nearest station to Sayers Common?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
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.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Where the van can park in Sayers Common
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Also near Sayers Common
Also in Sayers Common
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Lunchtime staff treats in Sayers Common are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it is dark by about 3:55pm in December.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Perfect for your staff event in Sayers Common
It works across shifts, with service timed to each break.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Retirement send-offs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer team days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
Sayers Common sits roughly 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Workplace catering around Sayers Common
Sayers Common is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From the centre of Sayers Common to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Sayers Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, Hassocks station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Within reach of Sayers Common are historic houses such as Ockenden Manor (4.6 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Staff events anywhere in BN6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many staff. That could mean a staff event at a home on Goldcrest Drive, Dunlop Close and Reed's Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Sayers Common we cover include Hickstead (1 mile north), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles north-east), Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-east) and Jacob's Post (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Sayers Common include St Paul's Catholic College (2.2 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
We can serve each shift in turn.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. The van brings lunch to the team. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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