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Funeral and Wake Catering in East Hampnett
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in East Hampnett.
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering for East Hampnett events
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in East Hampnett
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
About our funeral and wake catering in East Hampnett
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include a favourite meal in someone’s memory and pub wakes, with gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near East Hampnett, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in East Hampnett
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you come to East Hampnett?
Yes, we do. East Hampnett is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Wakes in East Hampnett: venues and practical details
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For a wake in East Hampnett, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around East Hampnett. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of East Hampnett; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. East Hampnett is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in PO18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). The countryside around East Hampnett includes Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Winterton Arms Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in East Hampnett?
It can be a fitting tribute.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, Barnham station, about 2.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in East Hampnett
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across West Sussex, including East Hampnett
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How it works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in East Hampnett; 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
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What else we do in East Hampnett
For event organisers in East Hampnett
Venues frequently 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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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