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Funeral and wake catering in Charlton, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Charlton and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
Book the van in Charlton
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
About our funeral and wake catering in Charlton
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. For life celebrations and a wake at the family home, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Charlton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Charlton (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Charlton: venues and practical details
Charlton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For a wake in Charlton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Charlton. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 24 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Charlton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in PO18 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Charlton Road and Knight's Hill; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Singleton (1 mile west), East Dean (1 mile east), West Dean (2 miles west), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Chichester Centre (4.6 miles south) and Weald and Downland Gridshell (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Charlton includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox Goes Free pub (within half a mile north-east)
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In winter, it’s dark in Charlton by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Charlton and across West Sussex
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Charlton questions
How far is Charlton from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
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’ll take it from there.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
Larger groups generally 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.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Charlton
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
For event organisers in Charlton
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Towns and villages near Charlton
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan seating for older guests
We start when you give the word.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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