West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Findon
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Findon.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Findon?
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Findon
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and typical bookings are for family meals after the service and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
Near Findon, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Findon (BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In summer, a wake in Findon has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Also in Findon
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Wake catering near Findon
Findon is about 3 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. In and around Findon, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Findon is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is West Worthing station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre. Findon is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Findon.
Anywhere in BN14, we can bring the van to you. From High Street, Southview Road and Summerfields or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Findon we cover include High Salvington (1 mile south), Cote (2 miles south), Durrington (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles south-west) and Patching (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north), Worthing (3 miles south), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Worthing Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Findon includes Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Village House Hotel (under half a mile north-west)
Occasions we serve in Findon
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
In Findon and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
Findon: your questions answered
How far is Findon from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Findon?
West Worthing station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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