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Funeral and wake catering in Church Norton, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Church Norton and the surrounding area.
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
Book the van in Church Norton
How our funeral and wake catering works in Church Norton
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for gatherings after the committal and memorial events and anniversaries.
In a small place like Church Norton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Church Norton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Church Norton
How far is Church Norton from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at St Wilfrid's Chapel: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Wake catering near Church Norton
Church Norton is about 1 mile north-east of Selsey, in West Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Church Norton and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Wilfrid's Chapel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Church Norton is within about 2 miles of the sea.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20. From Grange Lane and Rectory Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Church Norton we cover include Selsey (1 mile south-west), Keynor Estate (2 miles north-west), Pagham (2 miles north-east), Sidlesham (2 miles north) and Nyetimber (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles north-east), Chichester (6 miles north), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Selsey Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Summer evenings in Church Norton stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
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’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Church Norton
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Church Norton
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Church Norton
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Church Norton, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Events we cater in Church Norton
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at venues
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 4.9 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- 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