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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Whatlington events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Whatlington: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Friday lunch treats
- Leaving dos
Corporate fish and chip catering for Whatlington events
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Whatlington
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. It needs no kitchen and no room booking, and it gets people talking. We are frequently asked to cater project milestones and retirement send-offs, with pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For farms and rural sites near Whatlington, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Whatlington (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Whatlington
How far is Whatlington from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your staff, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. For an end-of-day event in Whatlington, summer gives you light until about 9:15pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:45pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Whatlington
It is hot food on site, whatever the weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Whatlington book the van for occasions like:
- Summer team days
- Workplace fundraising days
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- End-of-project celebrations
For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Also near Whatlington
Other occasions in Whatlington
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Flag any coeliac staff
Put bins near the hatch.
Tell the team in advance: it is half the fun.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van feels like a proper treat. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
Why book our van in Whatlington
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for staff to gather round
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning a team lunch in Whatlington
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Staff events in Whatlington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Whatlington are Durhamford Manor (0.6 miles east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. Whatlington sits roughly 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
We serve staff events across the TN33 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whatlington include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Whatlington include Claverham Community College (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile north)
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- 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