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Funeral and wake catering in Barnham, West Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Barnham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
Book the van in Barnham
Why choose a fish and chip van in Barnham?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Barnham hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Barnham and the whole of West Sussex
- Quick service from the hatch
Funeral and wake catering in Barnham, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after the committal and a tribute meal.
In rural Barnham, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Barnham (PO22)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Late-December sunset in Barnham is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO22 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan for a few extra people
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
Where the van can park in Barnham
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Wake catering near Barnham
Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. For a wake in Barnham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Barnham is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Barnham to Brighton (22 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Barnham: Barnham station. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Barnham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Barnham is within about 4 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the PO22 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Garden Crescent, Dollery Road and Goodacres or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in West Barnham (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Yapton (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west) and Lidsey (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-west) and Tote Copse Castle (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Barnham include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Murrell Arms (within half a mile west)
Also near Barnham
What else we do in Barnham
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
What affects the price in Barnham
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Barnham questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you cover Barnham?
We do. Barnham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
- 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