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Party Fish and Chip Van for Funtington events
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Funtington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Kids’ birthday parties
Book the van in Funtington
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Party fish and chip van in Funtington, fried fresh
You do not need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for street parties and neighbourhood events and milestone birthdays.
A country party near Funtington is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Funtington (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Funtington
Also in Funtington
Planning a party in Funtington
Funtington is about 4 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For parties in Funtington, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Funtington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Funtington to Southampton (23 miles away).
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Nutbourne station, about 1.8 miles south-west. Funtington is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Lane, Lynch Down and Weston Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover parties in West Ashling (1 mile south-east), East Ashling (1 mile south-east), Hambrook (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile west) and Lordington (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Portfield (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Emsworth Museum (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Funtington includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox And Hounds Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Funtington questions
What’s the nearest station to Funtington?
Nutbourne station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
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 follow the site rules.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Funtington?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we will send a quote.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Funtington?
There’s no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Funtington book the van for occasions like:
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Garden get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Funtington are West Dean House (4.6 miles north-east) and Warblington Castle (4.8 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there is a minimum
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Funtington
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. The frying and serving are down to us. At midsummer, it is light in Funtington until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, tell us about your 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
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. 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:
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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