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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Duncton
Fish and chip van for events in Duncton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Country shows
- Fundraisers
- Fish and chip supper nights
A chip van near Duncton
Community events around Duncton
Duncton is about 10 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Events in Duncton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Duncton to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of Holy Trinity, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Duncton, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of GU28. Whether your event is on Duncton High Street and Willett Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Duncton, we cover 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). Within reach you’ll find Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Duncton
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. For country shows and feeding event crew, we can cook haddock and chips, chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Rural events near Duncton can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Duncton (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Duncton hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Duncton and the whole of West Sussex
How the day works
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 Duncton, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Duncton questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Duncton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
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 will follow the site rules.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree the terms in writing
- Have other stalls for special diets
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Nearby places to Duncton
Also in Duncton
Occasions we serve in Duncton
It needs little from volunteers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Duncton and West Sussex:
- Summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
A school like Duncton CofE Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there is a minimum
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Where the van can park in Duncton
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Space for a queue away from paths
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- 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