West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Runcton
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Runcton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Ad shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Runcton
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Runcton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
About our film set catering in Runcton
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for photo shoots and outside broadcasts.
For a shoot in a place like Runcton, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Runcton (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Runcton questions
Can you serve near the sea around Runcton?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Runcton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Share the base location and route
- Send final numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Runcton
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Long summer days in Runcton, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Runcton, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Runcton
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Planning a shoot in 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. Runcton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Central London is about 55 miles from Runcton, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Chichester station, about 1.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 4 miles of Runcton, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in PO20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Goodwood Gardens, Brookside and Lagness Road, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Runcton, we cover North Mundham (1 mile west), Merston (1 mile north-east), Lagness (1 mile south-east), Hunston (1 mile west) and Portfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
A little further out are 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)
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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