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Funeral and Wake Catering in Goring-by-Sea
Funeral and wake catering in Goring-by-Sea: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
A chip van near Goring-by-Sea
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Goring-by-Sea
Someone else can make the booking for you. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for a tribute meal and wakes at church halls and clubs.
In Goring-by-Sea, the hall is frequently 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
- Goring-by-Sea (BN12, BN99, BN13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Goring-by-Sea; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Occasions we serve in Goring-by-Sea
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Goring-by-Sea and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
After a funeral in Goring-by-Sea
Goring-by-Sea is about 1 mile south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Goring-by-Sea and the surrounding area. Goring-by-Sea is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Goring-by-Sea to Brighton (13 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Goring-by-Sea is within about 3 miles of the sea.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN12, BN99 and BN13, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Sea Lane, Jupp's Lane and Goring Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Ferring (1 mile west), Hangleton (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles north) and West Kingston (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (5 miles east), Rustington (4 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north).
A little further out are Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.6 miles north-east) and The Acre (1.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Goring-by-Sea include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.5 miles north-west) and Worthing College (0.8 miles north-east)
Places near Goring-by-Sea
More for events in Goring-by-Sea
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Goring-by-Sea
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Goring-by-Sea
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Goring-by-Sea?
Goring-By-Sea station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Goring-by-Sea.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let us know of any allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Remember the journey from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
For event organisers in Goring-by-Sea
Parks, greens and streets usually 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.
- 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