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Funeral and wake catering in Slindon, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Slindon and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering for Slindon events
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Slindon hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering in Slindon, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and village hall wakes.
In a small place like Slindon, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Slindon (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Perfect for your wake in Slindon
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Slindon, people book us for events such as:
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Barnham station is about 2.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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 typically the easier option.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Late-December sunset in Slindon is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Slindon? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow for the service running over
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Places near Slindon
What else we do in Slindon
What affects the price in Slindon
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Slindon
What’s the nearest station to Slindon?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
How far is Slindon from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Wakes in Slindon: venues and practical details
Slindon is about 6 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in the BN18 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 22 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Slindon; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Slindon is within about 6 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in BN18 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wake could be at a house on School Hill, Dyers Lane and Slindon Top Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Slindon Common (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile south-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Binsted (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Newburgh Arms Public House (under half a mile east)
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- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch