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Funeral and Wake Catering for Shipton Green events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Shipton Green.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Book the van in Shipton Green
How our funeral and wake catering works in Shipton Green
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. On the menu are cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for village hall wakes and pub wakes.
For a wake near Shipton Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shipton Green?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Shipton Green: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St Nicholas' Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you serve near the sea around Shipton Green?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Shipton Green?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In winter, it’s dark in Shipton Green by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Build in time for delays
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Mention allergies you know about
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Perfect for your wake in Shipton Green
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bosham station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Shipton Green
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in Shipton Green, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Nicholas' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Shipton Green is within about 6 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in PO20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shipton Green include Pilsey Island.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Towns and villages near Shipton Green
More for events in Shipton Green
- 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