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Christmas party fish and chips in East Lavant, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in East Lavant.
- PTA Christmas events
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas customer days
A chip van near East Lavant
East Lavant: your questions answered
How far is East Lavant from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Is East Lavant too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in East Lavant
The van parks outside and serves hot food. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we are often booked for office Christmas parties and end-of-year customer events.
For a Christmas party near East Lavant, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- East Lavant (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
East Lavant in December: what to know
East Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For a Christmas party in East Lavant, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around East Lavant. East Lavant is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 27 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book the van as a hot-food stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Lavant CofE Primary School, suit a chip van.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Pook Lane, Fordwater Road and Shop Lane, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in 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). Larger places within reach include 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 will 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.
- Schools near East Lavant include Bishop Luffa School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Where the van can park in East Lavant
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. By about 4:00pm in late December, it’s dark in East Lavant; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in East Lavant
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Work Christmas parties
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
Towns and villages near East Lavant
More for events in East Lavant
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send round an allergy question
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in East Lavant? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in 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