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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lickfold
Funeral and wake catering in Lickfold: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Life celebrations
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering in Lickfold
Funeral and wake catering in Lickfold, fried fresh
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it is family gatherings after a burial or cremation and scattering of ashes gatherings, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Lickfold, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
What affects the price in Lickfold
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Allow a little extra
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Lickfold?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Lickfold may suit.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Lickfold
Which station is closest to Lickfold?
Haslemere station, about 4.7 miles north of the centre.
Is Lickfold close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Towns and villages near Lickfold
Also in Lickfold
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Lickfold is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Related guides
Wakes in Lickfold: venues and practical details
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. People in Lickfold book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Lickfold is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lickfold to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Haslemere station is about 4.7 miles away. For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Lawrence, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Lickfold is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Lickfold, we also cover Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
- Local facilities include North Ambersham (1.6 miles north-west)
- 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