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Funeral and Wake Catering for Marehill events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Marehill.
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Marehill
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Marehill
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and wakes at home, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Marehill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Marehill (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books funeral and wake catering in Marehill?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Marehill, people book us for occasions like:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
Families holding a service at Wiggonholt Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
After a funeral in Marehill
Marehill is about 10 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cover Marehill as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. Marehill is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the RH20 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include West Chiltington Road, Tudor Close and Kings Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Nutbourne (1 mile north-east), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), Wiggonholt (1 mile south), West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east) and West Chiltington (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Amberley Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Marehill; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Marehill hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Marehill
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Marehill
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
FAQs for Marehill
We’re gathering after a service at Wiggonholt Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Marehill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Marehill?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Towns and villages near Marehill
Also in Marehill
For event organisers in Marehill
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Mention allergies you know about
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
- 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