West Sussex · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Thorney Island events
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 Thorney Island.
- Friday lunch treats
- Workplace fundraising days
- Leaving dos
Planning an event in Thorney Island?
Corporate fish and chip catering in Thorney Island, fried fresh
We plan service around your breaks and shifts, so nobody misses out. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for project milestones and team away days.
For farms and rural sites near Thorney Island, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Thorney Island
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
Places near Thorney Island
What else we do in Thorney Island
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Summer events after work in Thorney Island have light until about 9:20pm; in late May it’s about 8:55pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We arrange the van’s spot and arrival with the site.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Thorney Island?
Companies book a chip van because it is a treat that suits everyone.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer team days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Staff appreciation days
- Project milestones
Central London is about 59 miles from Thorney Island.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Thorney Island
Which station is closest to Thorney Island?
Southbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
Normally, if there’s a level spot and the site allows it. We will agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
What about staff who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Workplace catering around Thorney Island
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. We serve staff events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Thorney Island and the surrounding area. Thorney Island is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Thorney Island are Warblington Castle (2.1 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is Southbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-east. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
We cover staff events in every part of PO10 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For staff events just outside Thorney Island, we cover West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
- Schools near Thorney Island include Bourne Community College (1.9 miles north)
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Thorney Island
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Give us break and shift times
For shift teams, we serve in waves.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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