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Funeral and wake catering in Broadbridge, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Broadbridge and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering in Broadbridge
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Broadbridge
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For gatherings after scattering ashes and pub wakes, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a wake near Broadbridge, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Broadbridge (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Let us know of any allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Broadbridge? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 normally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In summer, a wake in Broadbridge has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Broadbridge
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, Bosham station serves Broadbridge directly.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
Places near Broadbridge
Also in Broadbridge
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Broadbridge
We are gathering after a service at The United Reformed Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Broadbridge?
Bosham station, in Broadbridge itself.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
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’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Wakes in Broadbridge: venues and practical details
Broadbridge is about 3 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Broadbridge and nearby villages. Broadbridge is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For a service at a church like The United Reformed Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, Gifford Road and North Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Broadbridge, we also cover Bosham (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile west), East Ashling (2 miles north) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Novium Museum (2.9 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Broadbridge includes Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Swan Public House (within half a mile west)
- 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