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Funeral and wake catering in Pulborough, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Pulborough.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
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About our funeral and wake catering in Pulborough
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and life celebrations.
For a wake in a place like Pulborough, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Area
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Pulborough
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van go 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.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Pulborough hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Pulborough and the whole of West Sussex
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wake in Pulborough
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Pulborough book the van for occasions like:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. A wake in Pulborough in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Pulborough? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Pulborough: halls, homes and travel
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Pulborough is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Pulborough is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A283 to reach Pulborough. For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Pulborough; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in RH20, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Pulborough is on the A283, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Pulborough includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Oddfellows Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, 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’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
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More for events in Pulborough
- 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