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Funeral and Wake Catering in Abingworth
Funeral and wake catering in Abingworth: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at venues
A chip van near Abingworth
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
About our funeral and wake catering in Abingworth
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. On the menu are sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for a tribute meal and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In rural Abingworth, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Abingworth (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In winter, it’s dark in Abingworth by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Nearby places to Abingworth
What else we do in Abingworth
Abingworth: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you straight away whether we’re available.
Perfect for your wake in Abingworth
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Abingworth, people book us for events such as:
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Abingworth and across West Sussex
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
See our prices page or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Abingworth
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Wakes in Abingworth: venues and practical details
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Abingworth will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Abingworth is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles west, is the nearest station. Abingworth is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of RH20. Whether your wake is on Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Abingworth, we also cover Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Abingworth include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (1.1 miles south)
- 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