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Corporate fish and chip catering in Upper Wellingham, East Sussex
Corporate fish and chip catering in Upper Wellingham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fish Friday treats
- Leaving dos
- Summer staff parties
Planning an event in Upper Wellingham?
Corporate fish and chip catering in Upper Wellingham, fried fresh
We work with your facilities team on access and parking, and we’ll go through what your site needs from us. For workplace fundraising days and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural businesses around Upper Wellingham can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a chip van lunch is welcome. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Staff lunches in Upper Wellingham: access and travel
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover Upper Wellingham as standard, so your staff event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Within reach of Upper Wellingham are historic houses such as Glyndebourne (2.2 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (2.9 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. Upper Wellingham sits roughly 41 miles from central London. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Staff events anywhere in BN8 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Upper Wellingham, we also cover Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.4 miles east) and Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Wellingham includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include South Malling Without (2.2 miles south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Corporate buffets are usually cold. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your staff
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Upper Wellingham
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Upper Wellingham close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do customer events and open days?
Yes, it’s a great draw. Send us the timings and numbers.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Upper Wellingham, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Share the shift pattern
- Confirm allergies by email
Send a message round when the van opens.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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More for events in Upper Wellingham
- 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