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Funeral and wake catering in Donnington, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Donnington and across West Sussex.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Donnington?
Funeral and wake catering in Donnington, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and scattering of ashes gatherings.
Near Donnington, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Donnington (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Questions from Donnington
What’s the nearest station to Donnington?
Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you serve near the sea around Donnington?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. 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.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In winter, it’s dark in Donnington by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Donnington, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Working with your venue
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
After a funeral in Donnington
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the PO20 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Donnington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Donnington to Southampton (about 27 miles away).
Donnington is on or near the B2201, handy for relatives driving in. For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St George, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Donnington is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in PO20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. You’ll find Donnington on the B2201, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Nutborne Marshes.
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your wake in Donnington
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
If relatives are coming by rail, Chichester station is about 1.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
Where the van can park in Donnington
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Places near Donnington
Other occasions in Donnington
Why choose a fish and chip van in Donnington?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Donnington
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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