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Care Home Fish and Chips in East Lavant
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in East Lavant.
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Care home fish and chips for East Lavant events
Care home fish and chips in East Lavant, fried fresh
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families can join in. Typical bookings include care home summer fairs and residents’ celebrations, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
At a rural home near East Lavant, access matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- East Lavant (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Lavant?
A themed afternoon with a van feels like a day out. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Something for residents to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across West Sussex, including East Lavant
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few residents with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers.
A bit of music from residents’ younger days helps.
East Lavant questions
Which station is closest to East Lavant?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like East Lavant?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do regular visits?
Ask us about repeat dates when you enquire.
Are visitors included?
Of course. Just include them in your numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your care home visit and we will send a quote.
Can the van come to East Lavant?
Yes, we do. East Lavant is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In East Lavant, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:50pm, to late September, around 7:05pm; in winter, keep it to lunchtime.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Away from emergency access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in East Lavant
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 usually simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
Care home visits in East Lavant
East Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. East Lavant is well within our area, so your care home visit just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 27 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south, is the nearest station. Old photos of Stoke Down can spark conversation during a van visit.
Wherever your care home visit is in PO18, we can fry fresh for your residents. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Pook Lane, Fordwater Road and Shop Lane, wherever the van can park. For care home visits just outside East Lavant, we cover Mid Lavant (1 mile north-west), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Waterbeach (2 miles east) and Maudlin (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (2 miles south) and The Chichester City Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around East Lavant includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in East Lavant
Homes book a fish and chip van because residents love it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Birthday treats for residents
- Lunch for the care team
If your residents have links with Church of St Mary, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Towns and villages near East Lavant
What else we do in East Lavant
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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