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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Mid Lavant
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Mid Lavant.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- Music and food festivals
A chip van near Mid Lavant
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree the terms in writing
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Mid Lavant
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. On the menu are sausage and chips, chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for community festivals and school fairs and sports days.
At a field event near Mid Lavant, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Common questions in Mid Lavant
Is Mid Lavant 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.
Do you trade at school fairs around Mid Lavant?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Event catering near Mid Lavant
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Mid Lavant or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Mid Lavant is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Mid Lavant to Guildford (27 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in. A school like Lavant CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Mid Lavant, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Earl Of March Public House (less than half a mile south)
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Mid Lavant, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Mid Lavant? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Mid Lavant
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What affects the price in Mid Lavant
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Mid Lavant
Hot food keeps families around.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Fishbourne station, about 2.7 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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