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Care home fish and chip visits in Mid Lavant, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Mid Lavant.
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Care home summer fairs
- Birthday treats for residents
Care home fish and chips for Mid Lavant events
How our care home fish and chips works in Mid Lavant
Some residents come out to the van; others watch from inside, and families are welcome too. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for day centre treats and fish and chip Fridays.
For a care home near Mid Lavant, tell us about lanes and the drive. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
For a treat residents will talk about, a chip van visit is hard to beat. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Mid Lavant
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our pricing and the cost guide.
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Occasions we serve in Mid Lavant
It’s a familiar, comforting meal for most residents.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Residents’ celebrations
Visitors arriving by train should know that Fishbourne station, about 2.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In Mid Lavant, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:05pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for residents at the hatch
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Mid Lavant, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Mid Lavant
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting for later visits
- A level parking spot near the entrance
- Not blocking ambulance bays
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Mid Lavant: your questions answered
Is Mid Lavant close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Mid Lavant?
Fishbourne station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
What about residents who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What about residents on soft diets?
The home knows each resident best. Tell us about any diets and we’ll explain what we can offer; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Mid Lavant?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac residents and we’ll explain the options.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Care homes around Mid Lavant
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your care home visit in Mid Lavant, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Mid Lavant is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Mid Lavant to Guildford (about 27 miles away).
Some homes in Mid Lavant have links with a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Stoke Down is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Mid Lavant.
We serve care home visits across PO18. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close, wherever the van can park. For care home visits just outside Mid Lavant, we cover East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Mid Lavant includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Earl Of March Public House (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Plan it with your catering manager
Service fits around the home’s routines.
Make it a regular event.
- 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