West Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Ford, West Sussex
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Ford? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
Book the van in Ford
Funeral and wake catering in Ford, fried fresh
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We serve gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and a wake at the family home.
For a wake near Ford, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Ford (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ford
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically 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. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Nearby places to Ford
Also in Ford
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Ford questions
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Ford from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or BN18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Ford?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Pub wakes
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there is a station right in Ford: Ford station.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Ford is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Read more
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Make sure older relatives can sit
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Ford
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
After a funeral in Ford
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Ford to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ford to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Andrew frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Ford; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ford.
Wherever your wake is in BN18, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Ford, we cover Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ford include WWT Arundel.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (under half a mile north-east)
- 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