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Fish and Chip Van Hire in East Lavington
Bring the chip shop to your event in East Lavington. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Book the van in East Lavington
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Fish and chip van hire for your event in East Lavington
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater company team days and christmas parties.
Somewhere like East Lavington, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Around midsummer it stays light in East Lavington until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU28 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover East Lavington and the whole of West Sussex
- Classic food your guests already know
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to East Lavington
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East Lavington: your questions answered
How far is East Lavington from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
East Lavington: venues, parking and local tips
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover East Lavington as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. East Lavington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from East Lavington to Guildford (about 22 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St Peter or The Parish Church of St Giles, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Graffham CofE Infant School, can book the van as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of East Lavington, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over GU28. If your venue is just outside East Lavington, we also cover Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in East Lavington?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in East Lavington book the van for occasions like:
- Evening wedding food
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (2.9 miles south-east) and Petworth House (3.9 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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