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Funeral and Wake Catering in Midhurst
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 Midhurst.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
A chip van near Midhurst
How our funeral and wake catering works in Midhurst
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for celebrations of life and wakes at venues.
Around Midhurst, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Location
- Midhurst (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let us know of any allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Midhurst: halls, homes and travel
Midhurst is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For wakes in Midhurst, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Midhurst is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Station Road, Edinburgh Square and Pretoria Avenue or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A272 and A286, Midhurst is simple for us to get to with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bepton Common (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south), Easebourne (1 mile north-east) and Woolbeding (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (13 miles east).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Lodsworth Castle (3.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Schools near Midhurst include St Margaret's Convent (less than half a mile north-east) and Midhurst Rother College (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Egmont Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Midhurst?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Common questions in Midhurst
Can you serve after a service at Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Midhurst from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Where the van can park in Midhurst
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Midhurst
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
How the day works
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 autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Midhurst; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
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.
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Also in Midhurst
- 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