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Funeral and wake catering in Fishbourne, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Fishbourne.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Fishbourne
Funeral and wake catering in Fishbourne, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it’s gatherings at home after a funeral and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
Around Fishbourne, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Fishbourne and across West Sussex
Who books funeral and wake catering in Fishbourne?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family meals after the service
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in Fishbourne
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Fishbourne close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
For event organisers in Fishbourne
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In Fishbourne, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Fishbourne
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For a wake in Fishbourne, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Fishbourne to Southampton (26 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, there’s a station right in Fishbourne: Fishbourne station.
Anywhere in PO19 and PO18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Fishbourne include Bishop Luffa School (0.7 miles east) and Central C of E Junior School (1.3 miles east)
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Fishbourne
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Towns and villages near Fishbourne
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Allow for the service running over
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
- 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