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Funeral and wake catering in Elsted Marsh, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Elsted Marsh.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering for Elsted Marsh events
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Elsted Marsh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We serve sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for small family memorials and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In a small place like Elsted Marsh, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Elsted Marsh (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Elsted Marsh hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Elsted Marsh
How far is Elsted Marsh from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Is Elsted Marsh too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What happens if it rains?
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.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or GU29 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In Elsted Marsh, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- First, tell us 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Elsted Marsh
More for events in Elsted Marsh
Wake catering near Elsted Marsh
Elsted Marsh is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Across the GU29 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Elsted Marsh to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
Elsted Marsh is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the GU29 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Ingrams Green (1 mile east), Dumpford (1 mile north), Trotton (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile south-west) and Didling (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (15 miles south).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.2 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Elsted Marsh includes Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby, you will find The Keeper's Arms Public House (1 mile north)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Elsted Marsh?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
In Elsted Marsh and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as St George's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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