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Fish and chip van hire in Duncton, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your event in Duncton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Care home visits
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire in Duncton
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
About our fish and chip van hire in Duncton
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Whether it’s care home visits and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Somewhere like Duncton, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Duncton (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Duncton
How far is Duncton from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you come to Duncton?
We do. Duncton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Fish and chip van hire around Duncton
Duncton is about 10 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Duncton or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Duncton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Within reach of Duncton are historic houses such as Bignor Roman Villa (2.4 miles south-east) and Petworth House (3.1 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. After a service at Church of Holy Trinity or The Parish Church of St Peter, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Duncton, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in GU28, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Duncton High Street and Willett Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Duncton include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. By late September, sunset in Duncton is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Events we cater in Duncton
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Duncton CofE Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
Nearby places to Duncton
Also in Duncton
How we price a fish and chip van
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Duncton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod 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