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Care Home Fish and Chips for Runcton events
Treat your residents to fresh fish and chips at your care home visit in Runcton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Residents’ celebrations
- Lunch clubs
A chip van near Runcton
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about residents’ needs in writing
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
Room service goes up covered and hot.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Care home fish and chips for your care home visit in Runcton
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for a monthly fish and chip day and residents’ family gatherings.
For a care home near Runcton, tell us about lanes and the drive. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Runcton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your care home visit. In Runcton, late spring and early autumn evenings stay light until about 8:50pm and 7:05pm; for winter visits, choose lunchtime.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the care home visit.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in for the van
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Runcton
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
For event organisers in Runcton
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
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.
Care homes around Runcton
Runcton is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. In and around Runcton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your residents. We serve 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Some homes in Runcton have links with a local church such as The Parish Church of St Stephen, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. Whether your care home visit is on Goodwood Gardens, Brookside and Lagness Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Runcton we cover include North Mundham (1 mile west), Merston (1 mile north-east), Lagness (1 mile south-east), Hunston (1 mile west) and Portfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2 miles north-west).
- Schools near Runcton include Chichester Free School (0.6 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
Common questions in Runcton
Do you come out to small places like Runcton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Runcton?
Chichester station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Residents will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van visit cost in Runcton?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can staff have lunch from the van?
Yes, and families love joining in.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
A chip van compared with other options
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Runcton hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Runcton and across West Sussex
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Runcton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van visit for your care home visit in Runcton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
- 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