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Funeral and wake catering in Didling, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Didling and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in Didling?
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Didling
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Funeral and wake catering in Didling, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Whether it is family meals after the service and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
In a small place like Didling, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Didling (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask the venue about the van
We serve when people are ready.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Didling stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Didling?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Didling and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Small family memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
Common questions in Didling
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Didling too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van come to Didling?
We do. We serve events in Didling and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Events in Didling and across West Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
What affects the price in Didling
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
After a funeral in Didling
Didling is about 6 miles south-east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in the GU29 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Didling to Guildford (22 miles away).
Didling is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in GU29 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Close by, we cover wakes in Ingrams Green (1 mile north), Elsted Marsh (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile north-west), Dumpford (2 miles north) and Trotton (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south), Emsworth (9 miles south-west), Portfield (9 miles south), Yapton (13 miles south-east) and East Wittering (14 miles south).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Didling includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Levin Down.
Nearby places to Didling
What else we do in Didling
- 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