West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Poling
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Poling and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in Poling
Funeral and wake catering in Poling, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for small family memorials and remembrance gatherings.
For a wake near Poling, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Poling (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Late-December sunset in Poling is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or BN18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Larger groups usually 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.
Why Poling hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Poling and across West Sussex
Where the van can park in Poling
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Arranging a wake in Poling
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For wakes in Poling, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Poling is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Arundel station is about 1.6 miles away. Poling is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Poling, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
For event organisers in Poling
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Places near Poling
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Poling
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve near the sea around Poling?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van come to Poling?
We do. We serve events in Poling and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Poling
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after the committal
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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