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Funeral and wake catering in Almodington, West Sussex
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Almodington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Almodington
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
About our funeral and wake catering in Almodington
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include life celebrations and gatherings at a village hall or club, with cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Almodington, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- Almodington (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Almodington
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If the funeral is at a church such as Earnley Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. In summer, a wake in Almodington has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Almodington
How far is Almodington from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
We’re gathering after a service at Earnley Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Places near Almodington
Other occasions in Almodington
Wakes in Almodington: venues and practical details
Almodington is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. In and around Almodington, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 26 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Chichester station, about 4.2 miles north-east. Almodington is within about 4 miles of the sea.
We take the van to wakes all over the PO20 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Second Avenue, Batchmere Road and Third Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Almodington, we also cover Somerley (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south-west), Birdham (1 mile north), Highleigh (1 mile east) and Shipton Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Pilsey Island.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Almodington?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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