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Funeral and wake catering in South Ambersham, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake to South Ambersham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in South Ambersham?
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Allow a little extra
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Funeral and wake catering in South Ambersham, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for memorial gatherings and scattering of ashes gatherings.
Near South Ambersham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- South Ambersham (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in South Ambersham: venues and practical details
South Ambersham is about 10 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in GU29, we can bring the van to you. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of South Ambersham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in GU29 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For wakes just outside South Ambersham, we cover Selham (1 mile east), Graffham (2 miles south), River (2 miles north-east), Upperton (3 miles north-east) and Tillington (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (1.1 miles east). The countryside around South Ambersham includes Graffham Common and Levin Down.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why South Ambersham hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover South Ambersham and the whole of West Sussex
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to South Ambersham
What else we do in South Ambersham
Perfect for your wake in South Ambersham
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Planning fish and chips for the wake in South Ambersham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Questions from South Ambersham
Is South Ambersham close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Summer evenings in South Ambersham stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in South Ambersham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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