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Christmas party fish and chips in East Lavington, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to East Lavington and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas markets and fairs
Planning an event in East Lavington?
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the spot with the venue
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in East Lavington
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. Typical bookings include school and PTA Christmas fairs and festive family gatherings, with curry sauce, gravy and haddock and chips.
For a Christmas party near East Lavington, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Planning a Christmas party in East Lavington
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your Christmas party in East Lavington, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from East Lavington to Guildford (about 22 miles away).
A Christmas fair at The Parish Church of St Peter or The Parish Church of St Giles is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of East Lavington, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in GU28, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Lavington include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
What affects the price in East Lavington
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. 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
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
East Lavington: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like East Lavington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is East Lavington close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Contact us with the date.
When should we eat?
Food early on is usually wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Towns and villages near East Lavington
More for events in East Lavington
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
For event organisers in East Lavington
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in East Lavington?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive family gatherings
A winter fair at a school like Graffham CofE Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Plan your Christmas party in East Lavington around the dark: sunset is about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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