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Funeral and Wake Catering for Amberley events
Funeral and wake catering in Amberley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near Amberley
How our funeral and wake catering works in Amberley
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include village hall wakes and wakes at venues, with haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In rural Amberley, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Amberley (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Amberley
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
After a funeral in Amberley
Amberley is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For a wake in Amberley, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Amberley. Amberley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Amberley; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across BN18. That could mean a wake at a home on School Road, Turnpike Road and Hog Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Amberley we cover include Cross Gate (1 mile north-east), Bury (1 mile west), Rackham (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north-west) and West Burton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Amberley Castle (within half a mile west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Amberley include Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include Dorset House School (0.9 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
FAQs for Amberley
Which station is closest to Amberley?
The closest is Amberley station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Amberley. Late-December sunset in Amberley is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Places near Amberley
What else we do in Amberley
- 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