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Funeral and Wake Catering for Easebourne events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Easebourne and the surrounding area.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Book the van in Easebourne
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In summer, a wake in Easebourne has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Easebourne
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. On the menu are mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In rural Easebourne, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Easebourne (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Where the van can park in Easebourne
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Easebourne
It is one less thing to organise.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Easebourne
Is Easebourne close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What affects the price in Easebourne
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Nearby places to Easebourne
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Easebourne?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Easebourne hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Easebourne and across West Sussex
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Wakes in Easebourne: venues and practical details
Easebourne is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Easebourne and nearby villages. Easebourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Easebourne; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area. Local streets include Fox Road, Hanover Court and Highfield Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Midhurst (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile west), Bepton Common (2 miles south-west) and Cocking Causeway (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Storrington (13 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
- Local schools include Midhurst Intermediate School (less than half a mile north) and Midhurst Rother College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Page's Stores The White Horse Inn (under half a mile east)
- 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