West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Earnley
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Earnley and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
Fresh fish and chips in Earnley
Funeral and wake catering in Earnley, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. For scattering of ashes gatherings and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a wake near Earnley, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Earnley (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Earnley
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If the funeral is at a church such as Earnley Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Earnley
Do you come out to small places like Earnley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Earnley Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cover Earnley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Earnley is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Earnley?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What affects the price in Earnley
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Earnley? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Earnley; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Earnley: halls, homes and travel
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. In and around Earnley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Earnley is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 26 miles away.
Earnley is within about 4 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in PO20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Earnley we cover include East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Earnley include Pilsey Island.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Earnley
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Places near Earnley
Other occasions in Earnley
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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