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Party Fish and Chip Van in Lickfold
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Lickfold and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Family parties with children
Party fish and chip van for Lickfold events
About our party fish and chip van in Lickfold
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. Typical bookings include family parties with children and big birthdays, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Country parties near Lickfold suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
What you get with us
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Lickfold
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
Who books party fish and chip van in Lickfold?
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Lawrence, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
Parties in Lickfold: homes, halls and local tips
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For parties in Lickfold, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (3.4 miles south-west) and Petworth House (4 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 4.7 miles north. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Lickfold, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of GU28. We also bring the van to parties in Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include North Ambersham (1.6 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For a late-May party in Lickfold, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU28 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Confirm allergies by email
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
For event organisers in Lickfold
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Towns and villages near Lickfold
Other occasions in Lickfold
FAQs for Lickfold
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Lawrence: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Lickfold close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Contact us with your date.
Can the van come to our street party?
Often, yes. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you do something for the children?
Sausage and chips, usually. Let us know numbers and ages.
- 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