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Funeral and Wake Catering for Shripney events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Shripney.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Shripney
Funeral and wake catering in Shripney, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Shripney, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Shripney (PO22)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Shripney?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shripney and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at Holy Cross Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
For event organisers in Shripney
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Places near Shripney
What else we do in Shripney
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Shripney
Can you serve near the sea around Shripney?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Could you trade in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
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.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll tell you right away whether we are available.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Shripney and the whole of West Sussex
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Wakes in Shripney: venues and practical details
Shripney is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Across the PO22 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. The coast is within about 2 miles of Shripney.
Wherever your wake is in PO22, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Shripney Lane, Shripney Road and The Marigolds, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Shripney, we also cover Lidsey (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles east), Westergate (2 miles north), Aldingbourne (2 miles north) and Eastergate (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.1 miles south).
- Local schools include Felpham Community College (1.4 miles south-east) and The Regis School (1.5 miles south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In Shripney, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What affects the price in Shripney
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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