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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Lyminster events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Lyminster and the surrounding area.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
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Fish and chip van for events in Lyminster
Fish and chip van for events in Lyminster, cooked to order
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We’re often asked to cater sports days and village fêtes and summer fairs, with chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
At a fête or show near Lyminster, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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 generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. 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.
Why book with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before booking
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan bins near food stalls
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lyminster? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Lyminster?
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Lyminster book the van for events such as:
- Club open days
- Sports days
- Festivals
- Food for volunteers
School fairs, for a school like Lyminster Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter fairs in Lyminster are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Community events around Lyminster
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Lyminster to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Lyminster is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Lyminster to Brighton (18 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Arundel station, about 1.3 miles north. A summer fête at The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Lyminster, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in BN17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Lyminster, we also cover Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lyminster include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include The Littlehampton Academy (1.1 miles south-east) and Littlehampton College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The 6 Bells Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Questions from Lyminster
How far is Lyminster from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
Do you trade at school fairs around Lyminster?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you cover Lyminster?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Lyminster is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Also near Lyminster
More for events in Lyminster
- 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