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Funeral and Wake Catering in Adur
Funeral and wake catering in Adur: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering for Adur events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Adur
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We’re frequently asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, serving cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Near Adur, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Adur (BN43, BN15)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Adur? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Adur. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Wakes in Adur: venues and practical details
Adur is about 1 mile north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. In and around Adur, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Adur is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 1.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Adur is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the BN43 and BN15 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Steyning Road, Coombes Road and Mill Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Adur we cover include Old Shoreham (1 mile south), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile south-east), Castle Town (2 miles north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east) and Southwick (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (15 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Lancing Ring and Mill Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Sussex Pad pub (0.9 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Adur; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Remember the journey from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Nearby places to Adur
Also in Adur
Occasions we serve in Adur
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Adur book the van for occasions like:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
After a service at St Nicolas' Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Adur questions
Can you serve after a service at St Nicolas' Church?
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. Send us the address.
Is Adur close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you cover Adur?
Yes, we do. Adur is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
- 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