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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Lumley events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Lumley and across West Sussex.
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events for Lumley events
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Fish and chip van for events in Lumley, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for summer fairs and club open days.
Near Lumley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Lumley (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. For an evening event in Lumley, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 generally simpler.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Lumley and the whole of West Sussex
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Lumley
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Towns and villages near Lumley
Also in Lumley
Common questions in Lumley
Do you trade at school fairs around Lumley?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you come to Lumley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lumley. To check your date, use our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Lumley
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Information about power and water
- Access that avoids crowds
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Lumley
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Running an event in Lumley
Lumley is about 1 mile east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. From the centre of Lumley to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Emsworth station serves Lumley directly. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St James, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in PO10, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Lumley Road and Northlands Park, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Emsworth (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north), Southbourne (1 mile east), Woodmancote (1 mile north-east) and Denvilles (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (within half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Lumley include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Lumley include Bourne Community College (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Lord Raglan P.H. Pub (under half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Have other stalls for special diets
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
- 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