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Christmas party fish and chips in Duncton, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Duncton.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open days
- PTA Christmas events
Planning an event in Duncton?
Duncton: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Duncton from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Christmas party fish and chips in Duncton, cooked to order
The van parks outside and serves hot food. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for christmas family parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs.
In winter near Duncton, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Duncton (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Christmas parties in Duncton: local tips
Duncton is about 10 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Duncton is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of Holy Trinity or The Parish Church of St Peter is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Duncton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Duncton High Street and Willett Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Duncton we cover include East Lavington (1 mile south-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (2 miles north), Graffham (2 miles west) and Haslingbourne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (13 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west) and Rustington (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In December, it is dark in Duncton by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Duncton?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
Nearby places to Duncton
More for events in Duncton
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Keep the queue dry
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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’s crisp.
Occasions we serve in Duncton
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
In Duncton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Lights switch-on events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Office Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Duncton CofE Junior School, suit a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
Where the van can park in Duncton
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
- 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