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Funeral and Wake Catering for Avisford events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Avisford.
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Avisford
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Avisford and across West Sussex
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
About our funeral and wake catering in Avisford
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. For memorial events and anniversaries and a wake at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In rural Avisford, home or the hall is usual. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Avisford (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Avisford
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Perfect for your wake in Avisford
It can be a fitting tribute.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Avisford, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, Barnham station is about 1.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
For event organisers in Avisford
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Questions from Avisford
Is Avisford close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
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. Send us the address.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Sunset in Avisford is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Wake catering near Avisford
Avisford is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Avisford or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Avisford is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Avisford to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Avisford is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 5 miles of Avisford.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18. We also bring the van to wakes in Binsted (1 mile east), Walberton (1 mile south-west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (2.6 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Avisford include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.8 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock 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