West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Kingston by Sea events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Kingston by Sea and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family meals after the service
Book the van in Kingston by Sea
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Summer evenings in Kingston by Sea stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
About our funeral and wake catering in Kingston by Sea
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. For small family memorials and gatherings after the committal, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas and more.
For a wake in a place like Kingston by Sea, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
FAQs for Kingston by Sea
Which station is closest to Kingston by Sea?
The closest is Southwick station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Could you trade in Benfield Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How do you handle 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 fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you cover Kingston by Sea?
Yes, we do. Kingston by Sea is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Places near Kingston by Sea
Other occasions in Kingston by Sea
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Kingston by Sea: halls, homes and travel
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. In and around Kingston by Sea, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Southwick station, about 0.6 miles south. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Kingston by Sea, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Kingston by Sea is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We serve wakes across the BN42 and BN43 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Kingston by Sea is on the A270, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Kingston by Sea include Shoreham Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Kingston by Sea hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Kingston by Sea?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Kingston by Sea, people book us for occasions like:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
Kingston by Sea is on or near the A270, handy for relatives driving in.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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