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Funeral and wake catering in Lodsworth, West Sussex
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Lodsworth? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Lodsworth
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
About our funeral and wake catering in Lodsworth
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. For scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Lodsworth, wakes are often at home or in the 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.
- Area
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Lodsworth
Is Lodsworth close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. 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’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Lodsworth
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Lodsworth
It is one less thing to organise.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lodsworth and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Lodsworth, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Also near Lodsworth
Also in Lodsworth
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. In winter, it’s dark in Lodsworth by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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’re done.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Lodsworth? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Wake catering near Lodsworth
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Anywhere in GU28, we can bring the van to you. Lodsworth is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Lodsworth to Guildford (18 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Lodsworth, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU28, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Lodsworth, we also cover Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Graffham Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Hollist Arms Public House (less than half a mile south)
- 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