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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Runcton events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Runcton.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding fish and chip van in Runcton
About our wedding fish and chip van in Runcton
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. Whether it’s laid-back receptions and food after the first dance, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Runcton frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Runcton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, sunset in Runcton is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Runcton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Runcton?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
These are some of the bookings we take in Runcton and West Sussex:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Wedding after-parties
- Engagement parties
After a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Stephen, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. 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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Runcton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Common questions in Runcton
Which station is closest to Runcton?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is Runcton close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. 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 you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Runcton weddings: local tips
Runcton is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Around Runcton, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Runcton to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
Within reach of Runcton are historic houses such as Goodwood House (3.9 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.9 miles north-west. With the coast within about 4 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We serve weddings across the PO20 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding at a home on Goodwood Gardens, Brookside and Lagness Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
- Nearby schools include Chichester Free School (0.6 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
- 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