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Funeral and wake catering in Nutbourne, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Nutbourne and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Nutbourne
Events we cater in Nutbourne
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
About our funeral and wake catering in Nutbourne
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We are frequently asked to cater pub wakes and life celebrations, with mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Nutbourne, home or the hall is usual. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Nutbourne (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Nutbourne
Do you come out to small places like Nutbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Nutbourne?
Pulborough station, about 2 miles west of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Build in time for delays
- Plan seating for older guests
- Allow a little extra
Remember the journey from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Late-December sunset in Nutbourne is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Nutbourne? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Towns and villages near Nutbourne
More for events in Nutbourne
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
What affects the price in Nutbourne
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
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.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Nutbourne
- We cover Nutbourne and the whole of West Sussex
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
Arranging a wake in Nutbourne
Nutbourne is about 3 miles north of Storrington, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in the RH20 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Nutbourne to Brighton (17 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Nutbourne is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across RH20 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Stream Lane and Nutbourne Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Nutbourne we cover include Marehill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), West Chiltington (1 mile east), Gay Street (1 mile north) and West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Amberley Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun Inn (within half a mile south)
- 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