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Funeral and Wake Catering in Bosham
Funeral and wake catering in Bosham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
Planning an event in Bosham?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Bosham
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and a wake at the family home.
In rural Bosham, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Bosham (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bosham?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. 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.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Late-December sunset in Bosham is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Bosham
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bosham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bosham station is about 0.8 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Bosham: halls, homes and travel
Bosham is about 3 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings in Bosham come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as The United Reformed Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in PO18 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, Viking Way and Merryweather Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Bosham, we also cover Broadbridge (1 mile north-east), Chidham (1 mile west), Bosham Hoe (1 mile south), Nutbourne (2 miles north-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (3 miles east), Selsey (7 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.2 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Bosham include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Local pubs include The Berkeley Arms Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Also in Bosham
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow for the service running over
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Mention allergies you know about
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What affects the price in Bosham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Bosham questions
How far is Bosham from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Bosham?
The closest is Bosham station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
- 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