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Funeral and Wake Catering for Old Shoreham events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Old Shoreham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering for Old Shoreham events
About our funeral and wake catering in Old Shoreham
Someone else can make the booking for you. Whether it is gatherings at a village hall or club and wakes at home, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Old Shoreham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Nearby places to Old Shoreham
Other occasions in Old Shoreham
Questions from Old Shoreham
Can you serve after a service at St Nicolas' Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Old Shoreham close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to Old Shoreham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Old Shoreham and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Late-December sunset in Old Shoreham is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Old Shoreham, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Old Shoreham and the whole of West Sussex
Old Shoreham: halls, homes and travel
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Old Shoreham. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Old Shoreham to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station is about 0.7 miles away. Old Shoreham is within about a mile of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in BN43 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). Open spaces near Old Shoreham include Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Amsterdam pub (within half a mile north-east)
Perfect for your wake in Old Shoreham
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Old Shoreham book the van for occasions like:
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at St Nicolas' Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
- 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