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Funeral and Wake Catering in Aldingbourne
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Aldingbourne and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
A chip van near Aldingbourne
About our funeral and wake catering in Aldingbourne
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We serve gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for village hall wakes and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In a small place like Aldingbourne, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Aldingbourne (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
After a funeral in Aldingbourne
Aldingbourne is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in Aldingbourne, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Aldingbourne is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Aldingbourne is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over the PO20 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Hook Lane and Park Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Nyton (1 mile east), Norton (1 mile north), Westergate (1 mile east), East Hampnett (1 mile north-west) and Crockerhill (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (3.9 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south).
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1 mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Let us know of any allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Towns and villages near Aldingbourne
Also in Aldingbourne
Occasions we serve in Aldingbourne
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
These are some of the bookings we take around Aldingbourne:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Barnham station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Aldingbourne; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Aldingbourne: your questions answered
Is Aldingbourne too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Aldingbourne?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Aldingbourne
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on 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