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Funeral and wake catering in Lyminster, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Lyminster and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Lyminster?
Questions from Lyminster
What’s the nearest station to Lyminster?
Arundel station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre.
How far is Lyminster from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you come to Lyminster?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Lyminster and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Lyminster
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it’s gatherings at a village hall or club and gatherings after the committal, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
Near Lyminster, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Lyminster
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wakes in Lyminster are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Lyminster is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Arundel station, about 1.3 miles north, is the nearest station. Lyminster is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Lyminster.
Anywhere in BN17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Lyminster includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Lyminster include The Littlehampton Academy (1.1 miles south-east) and Littlehampton College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The 6 Bells Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask the venue about the van
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Lyminster and across West Sussex
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Lyminster
More for events in Lyminster
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Lyminster is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Lyminster? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in Lyminster
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take in Lyminster and West Sussex:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lyminster
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- 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