West Sussex · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Stedham
We bring a fish and chip van for your team to Stedham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Staff appreciation days
- Customer days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Planning an event in Stedham?
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Stedham
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. Whether it is celebrating a big win and charity and fundraising days at work, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
Rural businesses around Stedham can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Stedham (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Stedham questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Stedham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What will facilities need from you?
Every site asks for something different, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes, it’s a great draw. Send us the timings and numbers.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Stedham, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Workplace catering around Stedham
Stedham is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Anywhere in GU29, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Central London is about 46 miles from Stedham. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in GU29, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, The Alley and Queens Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover staff events in Iping (1 mile north-west), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Minsted (1 mile south-west), Bepton Common (1 mile south-east) and Midhurst (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles east) and Portfield (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Schools near Stedham include Midhurst Rother College (1.6 miles east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a thank-you that lands, a chip van is hard to beat. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Why book with us
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Stedham
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Check with facilities where the van can park
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic.
A few tables or benches outside make it a proper break.
Nearby places to Stedham
Other occasions in Stedham
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Where the van can park in Stedham
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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