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Funeral and wake catering in Hangleton, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Hangleton and across West Sussex.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Hangleton
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Funeral and wake catering in Hangleton, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater village hall wakes and gatherings at home after a funeral.
For a wake near Hangleton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Hangleton (BN12)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Occasions we serve in Hangleton
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
In Hangleton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, Goring-By-Sea station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- 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
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Wakes in Hangleton: venues and practical details
Hangleton is about 2 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. For wakes in Hangleton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hangleton to Brighton (14 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Andrew's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Hangleton is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Hangleton is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in BN12, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For wakes just outside Hangleton, we cover Ferring (1 mile south-east), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south), Angmering (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile south-west) and East Preston (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Storrington (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Rustington Museum (2.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (1 mile east)
Hangleton questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Hangleton?
The closest is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
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.
Places near Hangleton
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow a little extra
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
We start when you give the word.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Hangleton is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Read more
- 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