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Funeral and wake catering in Houghton, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Houghton and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Houghton events
Questions from Houghton
Is Houghton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
About our funeral and wake catering in Houghton
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include wakes at church halls and clubs and a wake at the family home, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural Houghton, home or the hall is usual. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Houghton (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Houghton
It takes one job off a very long list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Houghton book the van for occasions like:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Houghton: halls, homes and travel
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For wakes in Houghton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Houghton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Houghton to Brighton (19 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Amberley station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Houghton is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area. We also bring the van to wakes in Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In Houghton, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Nearby places to Houghton
Also in Houghton
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What affects the price in Houghton
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Houghton
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- 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