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Funeral and Wake Catering for Lancing events
Funeral and wake catering in Lancing: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Lancing?
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Lancing
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. For gatherings after the committal and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
For a wake in a place like Lancing, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Lancing (BN15)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Lancing: venues and practical details
Lancing is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Bookings in Lancing come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A2025 to reach Lancing. If the funeral is at a church such as St. Michael & All Angels, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lancing, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over the BN15 postcode area. Whether your wake is on North Road, North Farm Road and Addison Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A2025, Lancing is easy for us to reach for your wake. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Sompting (1 mile west), East Worthing (2 miles south-west), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (3 miles west) and Botolphs (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (3 miles west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Worthing Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Old Castle (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Lancing include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Schools near Lancing include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (under half a mile south-west)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. A wake in Lancing in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Lancing questions
We are gathering after a service at St. Michael & All Angels: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Brooklands Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
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’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you come to Lancing?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Lancing. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Events we cater in Lancing
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
In Lancing and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Lancing station is in Lancing itself.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Towns and villages near Lancing
Other occasions in Lancing
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Lancing? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
- Allow a little extra
- Allow for the service running over
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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