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Party Fish and Chip Van for Runcton events
Party fish and chip van in Runcton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
Party fish and chip van in Runcton
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Party fish and chip van in Runcton, cooked to order
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue. For retirement parties and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy and more.
Near Runcton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Runcton (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Towns and villages near Runcton
Also in Runcton
How it works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Autumn and winter parties in Runcton get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Runcton. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Runcton
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Stephen?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Runcton from London?
About 55 miles from central London.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Runcton.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Runcton?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Runcton
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Parties in Runcton: homes, halls and local tips
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 where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.9 miles north-west. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (3.9 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in PO20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Goodwood Gardens, Brookside and Lagness Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. 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). Further out, we also take the van to 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).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Chichester Free School (0.6 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Let your neighbours know
- Ensure the van can park legally
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
- 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