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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hardham events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Hardham.
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
Book the van in Hardham
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
See our prices page or the cost guide.
About our funeral and wake catering in Hardham
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We’re often asked to cater a tribute meal and village hall wakes, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Hardham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Hardham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We start when you give the word.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hardham
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at St Botolph's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. A wake in Hardham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RH20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
What else we do in Hardham
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Hardham?
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If the funeral is at a church such as St Botolph's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
Wakes in Hardham: venues and practical details
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Hardham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hardham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hardham to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Pulborough station is about 0.7 miles away. Hardham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over the RH20 postcode area. For wakes just outside Hardham, we cover Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Hardham includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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