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Funeral and wake catering in Lidsey, West Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Lidsey: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Lidsey
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Lidsey
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at venues, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
Near Lidsey, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Lidsey
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Lidsey
Can you serve near the sea around Lidsey?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Lidsey close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Allow a little extra
- Allow for the service running over
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Arranging a wake in Lidsey
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. In and around Lidsey, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lidsey to Brighton (23 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lidsey.
Wherever your wake is in PO22, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Lidsey Road and Sack Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Lidsey
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The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Lidsey is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Read more
- 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