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Funeral and Wake Catering for East Lavington events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in East Lavington.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in East Lavington?
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in East Lavington. Late-December sunset in East Lavington is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in East Lavington
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it is a wake at the family home and wakes at venues, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In a small place like East Lavington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- East Lavington (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
East Lavington: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like East Lavington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Towns and villages near East Lavington
Also in East Lavington
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
After a funeral in East Lavington
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings in East Lavington come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. East Lavington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 22 miles away.
East Lavington is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in GU28 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Other places close to East Lavington we cover include Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). The countryside around East Lavington includes Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Lavington?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Bookings across West Sussex, including East Lavington
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books funeral and wake catering in East Lavington?
It is one less thing to organise.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in East Lavington book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Peter or The Parish Church of St Giles often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
What affects the price in East Lavington
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Numbers
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- 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