West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for South Bersted events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in South Bersted and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in South Bersted
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan for a few extra people
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
About our funeral and wake catering in South Bersted
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. On the menu are sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater a wake at the family home and celebrations of life.
For a wake in a place like South Bersted, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- South Bersted (PO21, PO22, BN14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why South Bersted hosts choose us
- We cover South Bersted and the whole of West Sussex
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Summer evenings in South Bersted stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in South Bersted, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Also in South Bersted
What affects the price in South Bersted
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or PO21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for South Bersted
What’s the nearest station to South Bersted?
Bognor Regis station, in South Bersted itself.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including South Bersted.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Arranging a wake in South Bersted
South Bersted is about 1 mile north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wakes in South Bersted are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from South Bersted to Brighton (24 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, South Bersted has its own station, Bognor Regis station. South Bersted is within about a mile of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of the PO21, PO22 and BN14 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Ivy Lane, Hook Lane and Essex Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bognor Regis (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (1 mile north), Aldwick (2 miles south-west) and Flansham (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (within half a mile south) and Bognor Regis Museum (0.8 miles south).
- Nearby schools include The Regis School (0.7 miles west) and The Regis School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The William Hardwicke pub (0.7 miles south)
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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