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Christmas party fish and chips in Mid Lavant, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Mid Lavant and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Planning an event in Mid Lavant?
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Mid Lavant
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for depot Christmas treats and festive family gatherings.
In winter near Mid Lavant, we need firm ground and light. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Mid Lavant questions
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Mid Lavant too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Mid Lavant
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Depot Christmas treats
- End-of-year club parties
- End-of-year customer events
A Christmas fair at Church of St Nicholas is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Mid Lavant and the whole of West Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. Sunset in Mid Lavant in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Festive bookings around Mid Lavant
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Mid Lavant as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 27 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Fishbourne station, about 2.7 miles south-west. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Lavant CofE Primary School, suit a chip van. Mid Lavant is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Mid Lavant, we also 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). Further out, we also take the van to 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). Open spaces near Mid Lavant include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of March Public House (under half a mile south)
- 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