West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Petworth
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Petworth.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Petworth?
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Petworth
- Events in Petworth and across West Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Petworth
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. We’re often asked to cater celebrations of life and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In a small place like Petworth, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Petworth (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Towns and villages near Petworth
Other occasions in Petworth
Questions from Petworth
Is Petworth too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Petworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wakes in Petworth: venues and practical details
Petworth is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings in Petworth come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Petworth is on or near the A272 and A283, handy for relatives driving in. For family travelling by train, Pulborough station is about 4.4 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Petworth, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Station Road, Back Lane and Rosemary Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Petworth is on the A272 and A283, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Petworth, we also cover Hampers Green (1 mile north), Haslingbourne (1 mile south-east), Tillington (1 mile west), Rotherbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upperton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (2.6 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find The Mens.
- Local pubs include The Old Square Tavern (within half a mile north)
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. A wake in Petworth in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Events we cater in Petworth
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Petworth book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
After a service at Sacred Heart Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- 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