West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Emsworth events
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 Emsworth.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Emsworth
About our funeral and wake catering in Emsworth
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include gatherings after the committal and memorial gatherings, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In Emsworth, the hall is often where people gather. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Emsworth (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Emsworth
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Wakes in Emsworth are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Emsworth is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Emsworth to Southampton (20 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Emsworth station serves Emsworth directly. After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Emsworth is within about 6 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in PO10 start with a parking spot for the van. From High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the A27 and A259, Emsworth is simple for us to get to for your wake. For wakes just outside Emsworth, we cover Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Common questions in Emsworth
We are gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Emsworth close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does the van 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.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Emsworth?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Occasions we serve in Emsworth
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Whatever the occasion in Emsworth, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
With the A27 and A259 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Emsworth.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Emsworth; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Emsworth? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Emsworth
Other occasions in Emsworth
Why choose a fish and chip van in Emsworth?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Emsworth hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Emsworth and the whole of West Sussex
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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