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Funeral and Wake Catering for Selham events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Selham and the surrounding area.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Selham?
Funeral and wake catering in Selham, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and pub wakes.
Near Selham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Selham (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Other occasions in Selham
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. 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.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Selham?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Selham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Village hall wakes
- A tribute meal
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. A wake in Selham 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Selham
Is Selham close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Wake catering near Selham
Selham is about 8 miles south of Haslemere, in West Sussex. For wakes in Selham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Selham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Selham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of GU28. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include South Ambersham (1 mile west), River (2 miles north), Tillington (2 miles north-east), Upperton (2 miles north-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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