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Funeral and wake catering in Shopwyke, West Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Shopwyke: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near Shopwyke
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Funeral and wake catering in Shopwyke, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include village hall wakes and anniversary memorials, with mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Shopwyke, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
Shopwyke: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Shopwyke close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
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.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Shopwyke is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Shopwyke? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your wake in Shopwyke
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shopwyke and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Chichester station is about 1.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
Arranging a wake in Shopwyke
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in Shopwyke, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Shopwyke is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Shopwyke to Brighton (27 miles away).
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The coast is within about 5 miles of Shopwyke.
Wakes anywhere in PO20 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Coach Road and Drayton Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Shopwyke we cover include Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Shopwyke includes Stoke Down.
- Schools near Shopwyke include The March CofE Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.7 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Also near Shopwyke
Other occasions in Shopwyke
- 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