West Sussex · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Southbourne
We bring a fish and chip van for your team to Southbourne and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Customer days
- Team away days
- Charity days
A chip van near Southbourne
Workplace catering around Southbourne
Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for your team to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Southbourne. Southbourne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Southbourne sits roughly 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. For staff and visitors coming by train, there is a station right in Southbourne: Southbourne station. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Staff events anywhere in PO10 start with a parking spot for the van. From Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For staff events just outside Southbourne, we cover Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Traveller's Joy Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Southbourne
We park in your car park, yard or forecourt, so staff do not have to go anywhere. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater project milestones and retirement and leaving lunches.
Teams near Southbourne often go for a lunch in the yard or car park. Let us know about the site. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Southbourne (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
What affects the price in Southbourne
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
The cost per head usually 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.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us break and shift times
For shift teams, we serve in waves.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
Nearby places to Southbourne
What else we do in Southbourne
Perfect for your staff event in Southbourne
It’s memorable, which is the point of a thank-you.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Lunch for site crews
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Friday lunch treats
Within reach of Southbourne are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
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. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See how we price or the cost guide.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
FAQs for Southbourne
How far is Southbourne from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Southbourne?
Southbourne has its own station: Southbourne station.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How does payment work for businesses?
We’ll explain how it works when we quote.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Lunchtime bookings in Southbourne are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 4:00pm, so evening events need a lit spot. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
- 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