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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Lodsworth events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Lodsworth.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Care home visits
A chip van near Lodsworth
Fish and chip van hire in Lodsworth, fried fresh
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is Fêtes, fairs and school events and weddings and evening receptions, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Lodsworth, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lodsworth? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Count children separately
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lodsworth
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Light matters for evening service: in Lodsworth, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Occasions we serve in Lodsworth
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Christmas parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
After a service at The Parish Church of St Peter, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Lodsworth
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Lodsworth?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Lodsworth: venues, parking and local tips
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Lodsworth will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Historic houses near Lodsworth include Cowdray House (2.4 miles south-west) and Petworth House (3.2 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Lodsworth. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in GU28 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Graffham Common.
- Local pubs include The Hollist Arms Public House (less than half a mile south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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