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Corporate fish and chip catering in Willingdon, East Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your team across Willingdon and East Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Summer team days
- Open days and customer events
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Fresh fish and chips in Willingdon
Business events near Willingdon
Willingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Willingdon or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Willingdon is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (4.2 miles west) and Michelham Priory (4.5 miles north-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Hampden Park station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Staff events anywhere in BN22 and BN20 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many staff. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Downs Road, Eastbourne Road and Summerlands Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Lower Willingdon (1 mile north-west), Wannock (1 mile north-west), Filching (1 mile west), Polegate (1 mile north) and Folkington (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Willingdon include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include The Eastbourne Academy (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Inn (under half a mile south)
Corporate fish and chip catering in Willingdon, cooked to order
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because it’s familiar and filling. Whether it is open days and thank-you lunches for the team, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For farms and rural sites near Willingdon, 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, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Willingdon (BN22, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a thank-you that lands, a chip van is hard to beat. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Why us?
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Willingdon
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Willingdon
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Willingdon: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Willingdon?
Hampden Park station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
How far is Willingdon from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How does payment work for businesses?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Perfect for your staff event in Willingdon
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Willingdon book the van for occasions like:
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Summer staff parties
- Friday lunch treats
Willingdon is about 50 miles from central London, well within our area.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer events after work in Willingdon have light until about 9:15pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:50pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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