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Funeral and Wake Catering for Shoreham-by-Sea events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Shoreham-by-Sea? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Shoreham-by-Sea
Funeral and wake catering in Shoreham-by-Sea, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at home.
For a wake in Shoreham-by-Sea, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Shoreham-by-Sea
Is Shoreham-by-Sea close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at St Mary de Haura Church: can you come?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Shoreham-by-Sea; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Shoreham-by-Sea
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Shoreham-by-Sea, people book us for occasions like:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
With the A27 and A259 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Shoreham-by-Sea.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Places near Shoreham-by-Sea
More for events in Shoreham-by-Sea
Arranging a wake in Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Shoreham-by-Sea and the surrounding area. Shoreham-by-Sea is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shoreham-by-Sea to Brighton (6 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Mary de Haura Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Shoreham-by-Sea: Shoreham-By-Sea station. Shoreham-by-Sea is within about a mile of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in BN43, BN15 and BN42, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A27 and A259, Shoreham-by-Sea is easy for us to reach for your wake. For wakes just outside Shoreham-by-Sea, we cover Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
- Local schools include Shoreham College (1 mile east) and Shoreham Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Crabtree pub (within half a mile south-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Shoreham-by-Sea
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. 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