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Funeral and Wake Catering for Singleton events
Funeral and wake catering in Singleton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in Singleton?
About our funeral and wake catering in Singleton
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. We are often asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and a wake at the family home, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Singleton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Singleton (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Singleton?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Singleton and the whole of West Sussex
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What else we do in Singleton
What affects the price in Singleton
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Wakes in Singleton: venues and practical details
Singleton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Singleton will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Singleton to Guildford (about 24 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Singleton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in PO18, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your wake is on Downley Close, The Leys and Charlton Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Singleton we cover include Charlton (1 mile east), West Dean (1 mile west), East Dean (2 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles south-east), Emsworth (9 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Weald and Downland Gridshell (less than half a mile south-west) and Chichester Centre (4.5 miles south). The countryside around Singleton includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Partridge Inn (within half a mile west)
Where the van can park in Singleton
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Singleton
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Singleton 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.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Sunset in Singleton is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Singleton
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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