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Funeral and wake catering in Ashurst, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Ashurst.
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A chip van near Ashurst
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ashurst
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at home.
In rural Ashurst, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Ashurst (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Ashurst hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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 to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Build in time for delays
- Allow a little extra
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Common questions in Ashurst
Do you come out to small places like Ashurst?
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 James?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
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.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Late-December sunset in Ashurst is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Ashurst: halls, homes and travel
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Ashurst will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Ashurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Here we cover the BN44 postcode area. Streets in the area include Church Lane and School Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Local pubs include Fountain Inn (within half a mile south-east)
- 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