West Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Graffham, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Graffham.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Graffham?
Funeral and wake catering in Graffham, cooked to order
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it’s a wake at the family home and family meals after the service, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Graffham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Graffham (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Nearby places to Graffham
What else we do in Graffham
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
After a funeral in Graffham
Graffham is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For wakes in Graffham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Graffham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in GU28, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a wake at a home on Guillods Cottages and St Giles Place or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Graffham we cover include East Lavington (1 mile south-east), Duncton (2 miles east), Selham (2 miles north), South Ambersham (2 miles north) and Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (3.1 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Graffham include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Nearby, you will find The Woodman pub (less than half a mile south)
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer evenings in Graffham stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Allow for the service running over
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let us know of any allergies
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Graffham
Is Graffham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Giles: can you come?
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.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Graffham hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- 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