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Party Fish and Chip Van in Mid Lavant
Party fish and chip van in Mid Lavant: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Street parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
A chip van near Mid Lavant
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Party fish and chip van in Mid Lavant, cooked to order
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It’s food every generation enjoys. Popular choices include sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater naming days and christenings and street parties and neighbourhood events.
A country party near Mid Lavant is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Hosting a chip van party in Mid Lavant
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Mid Lavant or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Mid Lavant to Guildford (about 27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Fishbourne station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (1.9 miles east) and West Dean House (2.3 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Mid Lavant, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in PO18 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to parties 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of March Public House (under half a mile south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Who books party fish and chip van in Mid Lavant?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
In Mid Lavant and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If the day starts at Church of St Nicholas, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
Nearby places to Mid Lavant
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Common questions in Mid Lavant
Which station is closest to Mid Lavant?
The closest is Fishbourne station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
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 do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can the van come to Mid Lavant?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Mid Lavant and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Will the van fit on our drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will tell you honestly.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Midsummer parties in Mid Lavant stay bright until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Mid Lavant
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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