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Funeral and Wake Catering in Bilsham
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Bilsham and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near Bilsham
About our funeral and wake catering in Bilsham
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and small family memorials, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Bilsham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, 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.
- Location
- Bilsham (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Also near Bilsham
What else we do in Bilsham
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Bilsham questions
What’s the nearest station to Bilsham?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Late-December sunset in Bilsham is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Wakes in Bilsham: venues and practical details
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Bilsham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bilsham to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Barnham station is about 1.8 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Bilsham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Bilsham.
We serve wakes across BN18 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover wakes in Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Bilsham includes WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include Felpham Community College (2 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Build in time for delays
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We park quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bilsham?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Bilsham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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