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Funeral and Wake Catering for Sidlesham events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Sidlesham and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Family meals after the service
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Sidlesham
How our funeral and wake catering works in Sidlesham
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and gatherings after the committal.
Near Sidlesham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Sidlesham (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Sidlesham
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Sidlesham book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
With the B2145 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Sidlesham.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Late-December sunset in Sidlesham is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Sidlesham?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Sidlesham: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Sidlesham?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far is Sidlesham from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Wake catering near Sidlesham
Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Wakes in Sidlesham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sidlesham to Southampton (28 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For family travelling by train, Chichester station is about 3.9 miles away. Sidlesham is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in PO20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Sidlesham include the B2145, so getting the van to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Sidlesham, we also cover Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).
- 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