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Fish and Chip Van for Events in East Lavant
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to East Lavant and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Fundraisers
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
Planning an event in East Lavant?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in East Lavant
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We’re often asked to cater school fairs and sports days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, with chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Rural events near East Lavant can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- East Lavant (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree who removes waste
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Set a time for helpers’ food
We set up before visitors arrive.
A few benches near the van help.
Towns and villages near East Lavant
Also in East Lavant
Where the van can park in East Lavant
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in East Lavant
What’s the nearest station to East Lavant?
Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre.
How far is East Lavant from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in East Lavant?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Evening events in East Lavant have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. 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.
What you get with us
- Events in East Lavant and across West Sussex
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in East Lavant?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
In East Lavant and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
- Country shows
PTAs at schools such as Lavant CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
For event organisers in East Lavant
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Lavant? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Fairs, fêtes and events in East Lavant
East Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings in East Lavant come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. East Lavant is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 27 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south, is the nearest station. A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
For events in PO18, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean an event at a home on Pook Lane, Fordwater Road and Shop Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to East Lavant we cover include 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).
Other landmarks nearby include 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 (under half a mile north-east)
- 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