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Funeral and wake catering in Compton, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Compton and the surrounding area.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Compton
Funeral and wake catering in Compton, fried fresh
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and gatherings at home after a funeral, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Compton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Compton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re 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.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Compton is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
FAQs for Compton
How far is Compton from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Compton hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Arranging a wake in Compton
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. People in Compton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Compton is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Church Lane and School Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). Within reach you will find Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Also near Compton
More for events in Compton
Occasions we serve in Compton
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take around Compton:
- Village hall wakes
- A tribute meal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that Rowlands Castle station is about 3.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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