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Funeral and wake catering in Sidlesham Common, West Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Sidlesham Common: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
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Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Sidlesham Common
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. Whether it’s wakes at venues and wakes at home, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Sidlesham Common, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Sidlesham Common: halls, homes and travel
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. People in Sidlesham Common book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Sidlesham Common to Southampton (about 27 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Sidlesham Common is within about 5 miles of the sea.
We serve wakes across PO20. Streets in the area include Chichester Road and Jury Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Sidlesham Common includes Nutborne Marshes.
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.9 miles north)
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Late-December sunset in Sidlesham Common is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Sidlesham Common questions
Which station is closest to Sidlesham Common?
Chichester station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre.
Is Sidlesham Common too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Can the van come to Sidlesham Common?
Yes, we do. Sidlesham Common is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Sidlesham Common?
It works for everyone.
Whatever the occasion in Sidlesham Common, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Life celebrations
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. 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.
Why book our van in Sidlesham Common
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Sidlesham Common and the whole of West Sussex
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Where the van can park in Sidlesham Common
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Sidlesham Common
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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