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Funeral and wake catering in Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Middleton-on-Sea: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering in Middleton-on-Sea
About our funeral and wake catering in Middleton-on-Sea
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Whether it’s wakes at home and small family memorials, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy for your guests.
For a wake in a place like Middleton-on-Sea, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Middleton-on-Sea (PO22, BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Middleton-on-Sea?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Middleton-on-Sea, people book us for events such as:
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as St Nicholas Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
Where the van can park in Middleton-on-Sea
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
After a funeral in Middleton-on-Sea
Middleton-on-Sea is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. People in Middleton-on-Sea book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Middleton-on-Sea is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles west. The coast is within about 3 miles of Middleton-on-Sea.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO22 and BN18, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Sea Lane, Elmer Road and Yapton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Elmer (1 mile east), Bilsham (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile north-west), Felpham (2 miles west) and Yapton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Lancing (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (4.2 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Felpham Community College (1.6 miles west)
Towns and villages near Middleton-on-Sea
More for events in Middleton-on-Sea
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Middleton-on-Sea
Which station is closest to Middleton-on-Sea?
The closest is Bognor Regis station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Middleton-on-Sea, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
- 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