West Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Oving, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Oving and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
Planning an event in Oving?
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Oving?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take around Oving:
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
How our funeral and wake catering works in Oving
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. For small family memorials and a wake at the family home, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like Oving, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Oving (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Oving
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Wakes in Oving: venues and practical details
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings in Oving come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Oving is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west. The coast is within about 5 miles of Oving, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20. Whether your wake is on Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Oving we cover include Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Schools near Oving include Tangmere Primary Academy (1.2 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.4 miles west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Oving. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Oving and across West Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Oving: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Oving?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Oving close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
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?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
Can the van come to Oving?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Oving and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. A wake in Oving in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We park quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Also near Oving
Other occasions in Oving
- 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