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Funeral and Wake Catering for Bognor Regis events
Funeral and wake catering in Bognor Regis: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
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FAQs for Bognor Regis
Which station is closest to Bognor Regis?
The closest is Bognor Regis station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
About our funeral and wake catering in Bognor Regis
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and remembrance gatherings, serving sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
A local hall or club in Bognor Regis frequently suits a wake. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Bognor Regis (PO21, PO22)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Bognor Regis
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Bognor Regis
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Other occasions in Bognor Regis
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For event organisers in Bognor Regis
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Arranging a wake in Bognor Regis
Bognor Regis is in West Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Bognor Regis will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Bognor Regis to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. For family travelling by train, Bognor Regis station is about 0.5 miles away. The coast is within about a mile of Bognor Regis, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of PO21 and PO22. We can serve a wake on streets such as Station Road, London Road and Manet Square or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A29 and A259, Bognor Regis is easy for us to reach. We also bring the van to wakes in South Bersted (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (2 miles north-east) and Lagness (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (8 miles east). Bognor Regis is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.1 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Southway Primary School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Norfolk Hotel (0.7 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Summer evenings in Bognor Regis stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Read more
- 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