West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Hammerpot events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Hammerpot? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Book the van in Hammerpot
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hammerpot
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at church halls and clubs.
Near Hammerpot, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Hammerpot (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Summer evenings in Hammerpot stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN16 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall has an urn
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in Hammerpot
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Hammerpot and West Sussex:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Margaret often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Wakes in Hammerpot: venues and practical details
Hammerpot is about 3 miles north-east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Around Hammerpot, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Hammerpot to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Angmering station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Hammerpot; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hammerpot.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN16. Close by, we cover wakes in Angmering (1 mile south), Patching (2 miles east), Clapham (2 miles east), Hangleton (2 miles south-east) and West Preston (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Angmering School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (0.7 miles east)
Questions from Hammerpot
Can you serve near the sea around Hammerpot?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Hammerpot?
The closest is Angmering station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you cover Hammerpot?
Yes, we do. Hammerpot is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Places near Hammerpot
Other occasions in Hammerpot
- 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