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Funeral and wake catering in Rotherbridge, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Rotherbridge.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
A chip van near Rotherbridge
Funeral and wake catering in Rotherbridge, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. Popular choices include sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral.
In rural Rotherbridge, home or the hall is usual. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Rotherbridge (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Rotherbridge, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Where the van can park in Rotherbridge
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
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
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Common questions in Rotherbridge
Is Rotherbridge too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Rotherbridge?
Pulborough station, about 4.8 miles east of the centre.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Perfect for your wake in Rotherbridge
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of All Hallows, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Wake catering near Rotherbridge
Rotherbridge is about 8 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. People in Rotherbridge book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Rotherbridge is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.8 miles east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Rotherbridge; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in GU28, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on Kilsham Lane and Rotherbridge Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Rotherbridge, we cover Petworth (1 mile north-east), Haslingbourne (1 mile east), Tillington (1 mile north), Upperton (2 miles north) and Hampers Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (2.1 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Rotherbridge includes Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
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, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Rotherbridge; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. 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 with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Rotherbridge and the whole of West Sussex
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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Working with your venue
If you are 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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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