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Funeral and Wake Catering in Somerley
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Somerley.
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering for Somerley events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Somerley
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Whether it is small family memorials and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Somerley, wakes are often 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
- Somerley (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Wake catering near Somerley
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Somerley and the surrounding area. Somerley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 26 miles away.
After a service at St James' Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 5 miles of Somerley.
Anywhere in PO20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Somerley include Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Birdham Public House (1 mile north-east)
Nearby places to Somerley
What else we do in Somerley
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Somerley questions
Can you serve near the sea around Somerley?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far is Somerley from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you cover Somerley?
We do. Somerley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Somerley.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Build in time for delays
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Somerley?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Somerley, people book us for events such as:
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Fishbourne station, about 4 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake. Late-December sunset in Somerley is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Somerley and across West Sussex
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
- 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