West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Elmer events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Elmer? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Elmer
What affects the price in Elmer
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering in Elmer, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it is family meals after the service and scattering of ashes gatherings, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
For a wake in a place like Elmer, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Elmer (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Elmer questions
Can you serve near the sea around Elmer?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Elmer?
The closest is Ford station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Elmer. Sunset in Elmer is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or PO22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Elmer hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See how we price and the cost guide.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Arranging a wake in Elmer
Elmer is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. People in Elmer book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Nicholas Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about 3 miles of Elmer.
Here we cover the PO22 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Elmer Road, Ancton Lane and East Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Elmer we cover include Middleton-on-Sea (1 mile west), Bilsham (1 mile north), Atherington (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles north-west) and Horsemere Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis Museum (3.1 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles west).
- Local schools include Felpham Community College (2.1 miles west)
Other occasions in Elmer
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Build in time for delays
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Let us know of any allergies
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Occasions we serve in Elmer
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
In Elmer and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ford station, about 2.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- 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