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Funeral and Wake Catering for Ferring events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Ferring.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
A chip van near Ferring
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ferring
We cook as people come up. For life celebrations and wakes at church halls and clubs, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
In Ferring, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Ferring (BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Ferring
Can you serve after a service at St Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Arranging a wake in Ferring
Ferring is about 2 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Around Ferring, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Ferring is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ferring to Brighton (14 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Andrew's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Ferring, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Ferring is within about 4 miles of the sea.
We serve wakes across the BN12 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Pebble Lane, Ferringham Lane and Grange Park or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Ferring, we also cover Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile west), Goring-by-Sea (1 mile east) and Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (15 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Rustington (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2.4 miles west) and Old Castle (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ferring include Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.8 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. A wake in Ferring in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
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. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ferring?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Ferring
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Ferring
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
In Ferring and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Build in time for delays
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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