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Funeral and wake catering in Botolphs, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Botolphs.
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
A chip van near Botolphs
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Botolphs
We cook as people come up. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
For a wake near Botolphs, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Botolphs (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Botolphs
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Botolphs book the van for events such as:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.2 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Places near Botolphs
What else we do in Botolphs
Common questions in Botolphs
What’s the nearest station to Botolphs?
Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Botolphs?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Botolphs
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Wakes in Botolphs: venues and practical details
Botolphs is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Botolphs. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Botolph's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The coast is within about 4 miles of Botolphs.
Here we cover the BN44 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Upper Beeding (1 mile north-east), Bramber (1 mile north), Steyning (1 mile north-west), Sompting (3 miles south-west) and Lancing (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Botolphs includes Steep Down and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Steyning Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We start when you give the word.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. A wake in Botolphs in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Botolphs? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Botolphs?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- We cover Botolphs and the whole of West Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
- 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