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Funeral and wake catering in Arundel, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Arundel.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in Arundel
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Arundel, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it is remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
In Arundel, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Arundel (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Arundel questions
We’re gathering after a service at Trinity Congregational Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Arundel from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you come to Arundel?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Arundel and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Arundel?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Arundel and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family meals after the service
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Arundel station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there is a minimum
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Arundel: halls, homes and travel
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Arundel or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Arundel is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Arundel to Brighton (19 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Trinity Congregational Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. With the A27 and A284 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Arundel. Arundel is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Arundel, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in BN18, we can bring the van to you. From London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the A27 and A284, Arundel is simple for us to get to for your wake. If your venue is just outside Arundel, we also cover Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel Castle (under half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (within half a mile north-west). The countryside around Arundel includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local pubs include The Newburgh Arms (within half a mile east)
Also near Arundel
Also in Arundel
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Arundel, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Arundel is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Read more
- 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