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Funeral and wake catering in Castle Town, West Sussex
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Castle Town? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Book the van in Castle Town
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Sunset in Castle Town is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Castle Town
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at venues.
In rural Castle Town, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Castle Town (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Arranging a wake in Castle Town
Castle Town is about 3 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For a wake in Castle Town, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Castle Town to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Botolph's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Castle Town is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in BN44, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Henfield Road, The Bostal and Shoreham Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Castle Town we cover include Adur (2 miles south), Old Shoreham (3 miles south), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south), Fulking (3 miles east) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Castle Town include Mill Hill and Truleigh Hill.
- Schools near Castle Town include Steyning Grammar School (1.8 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Castle Town
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever the occasion in Castle Town, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.2 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Questions from Castle Town
We’re gathering after a service at St Botolph's Church: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Castle Town?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Castle Town.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow for the service running over
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Towns and villages near Castle Town
More for events in Castle Town
- 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