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Funeral and Wake Catering for Fittleworth events
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 Fittleworth.
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
A chip van near Fittleworth
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Fittleworth
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Fittleworth, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Fittleworth (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Places near Fittleworth
Other occasions in Fittleworth
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In winter, it is dark in Fittleworth by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Fittleworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Fittleworth
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Plan seating for older guests
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Events we cater in Fittleworth
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
In Fittleworth and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
Arranging a wake in Fittleworth
Fittleworth is about 11 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Fittleworth to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Fittleworth to Guildford (20 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.9 miles east. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Fittleworth; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RH20 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a wake on streets such as Fairmead Close, School Lane and Greatpin Croft or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bedham (1 mile north), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Hardham (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Fittleworth includes Bignor Hill and The Mens.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Hotel (0.5 miles south)
FAQs for Fittleworth
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Fittleworth too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- 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