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Funeral and Wake Catering in Ashington
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Ashington and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering for Ashington events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ashington
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and scattering of ashes gatherings.
In a small place like Ashington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Ashington (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Have chairs for those who need them
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Also in Ashington
Ashington questions
Can you serve after a service at Ashington Methodist Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Ashington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Wakes in Ashington: venues and practical details
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ashington and the surrounding area. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Ashington to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
Ashington is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RH20 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashington include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (2 miles west)
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. A wake in Ashington in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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