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Funeral and wake catering in Runcton, West Sussex
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Runcton? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
Planning an event in Runcton?
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
About our funeral and wake catering in Runcton
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. Whether it’s a wake at the family home and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Runcton, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Runcton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Runcton
Is Runcton close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Runcton?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Does the batter contain gluten?
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.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Runcton. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Runcton; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Runcton
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Remember the journey from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Runcton?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.9 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
Runcton: halls, homes and travel
Runcton is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Runcton and nearby villages. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Runcton to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Stephen, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 4 miles of Runcton.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Goodwood Gardens, Brookside and Lagness Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. 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). 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).
Other landmarks nearby 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)
Places near Runcton
Other occasions in Runcton
- 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