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Funeral and wake catering in Minsted, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Minsted.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering for Minsted events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Minsted
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. Typical bookings include wakes at home and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy.
In rural Minsted, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Minsted (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Minsted
Is Minsted close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Minsted?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Minsted?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Minsted. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Minsted
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Minsted and the whole of West Sussex
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Minsted
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Minsted
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Minsted
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at The Parish Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Nearby places to Minsted
Other occasions in Minsted
About the food
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.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Minsted
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Wake catering near Minsted
Minsted is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We cover Minsted as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Minsted is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Minsted is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area. Streets in the area include Andrews Lane and Minsted Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Minsted, we cover Stedham (1 mile north-east), Bepton Common (1 mile east), Iping (1 mile north), Woolbeding (1 mile north-east) and Midhurst (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (11 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (15 miles east) and Portfield (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby schools include Midhurst Rother College (2 miles east)
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer evenings in Minsted stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Keep the serving time flexible
We serve when people are ready.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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