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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Mid Lavant
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Mid Lavant and across West Sussex.
- Care home visits
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fresh fish and chips in Mid Lavant
Fish and chip van hire in Mid Lavant, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for Fêtes, fairs and school events and gatherings after a funeral.
In a rural place like Mid Lavant, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Common questions in Mid Lavant
How far is Mid Lavant from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Mid Lavant?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Milestone birthday parties
Within reach of Mid Lavant are historic houses such as Goodwood House (1.9 miles east) and West Dean House (2.3 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Events in Mid Lavant and across West Sussex
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Mid Lavant: venues, parking and local tips
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Mid Lavant, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 27 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Coming by train? Fishbourne station is about 2.7 miles away. Mid Lavant is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in PO18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Mid Lavant include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Earl Of March Public House (under half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Also near Mid Lavant
Also in Mid Lavant
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Around midsummer it stays light in Mid Lavant until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Mid Lavant, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Read more
- 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