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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Lidsey
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Lidsey.
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Fresh fish and chips in Lidsey
About our fish and chip van for events in Lidsey
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We are frequently asked to cater food for volunteers and charity fundraisers and community events, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Rural events near Lidsey can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree when volunteers will eat
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A few benches near the van help.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Lidsey?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lidsey and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
A school like Aldingbourne Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Summer events in Lidsey have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Lidsey
Which station is closest to Lidsey?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is Lidsey too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
Do you cover Lidsey?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lidsey is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. 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.
Why book our van in Lidsey
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Running an event in Lidsey
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the PO22 area, we can bring the van to you. Lidsey is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Lidsey to Brighton (23 miles away).
An event in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lidsey, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in PO22, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Lidsey Road and Sack Lane, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
A little further out are Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
- Schools near Lidsey include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles north-east)
Places near Lidsey
What else we do in Lidsey
- 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