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Funeral and Wake Catering in Bury
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Bury and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering for Bury events
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Bury
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy for your guests.
In rural Bury, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Bury (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Bury and across West Sussex
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. In summer, a wake in Bury has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Arranging a wake in Bury
Bury is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. In and around Bury, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Bury is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bury to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Bury is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over RH20. That could mean a wake at a home on The Street, Houghton Lane and Coombe Crescent or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in West Burton (1 mile north-west), Amberley (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north), Cross Gate (2 miles east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east).
A little further out are Amberley Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Bury include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Schools near Bury include Dorset House School (less than half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow a little extra
We start when you give the word.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Bury questions
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Bury?
Amberley station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Towns and villages near Bury
More for events in Bury
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Bury?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Bury book the van for occasions like:
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Amberley station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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