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Funeral and wake catering in Southbourne, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Southbourne.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Southbourne
Funeral and wake catering in Southbourne, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. For a favourite meal in someone’s memory and a wake at the family home, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
In Southbourne, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Southbourne (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Towns and villages near Southbourne
What else we do in Southbourne
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Remember the journey from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Southbourne?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Southbourne and West Sussex:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Families holding a service at St. John's frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
What happens on the day
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Late-December sunset in Southbourne is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- 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.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Southbourne questions
Can the van park in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Southbourne?
Southbourne has its own station: Southbourne station.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Southbourne
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Wakes in Southbourne: venues and practical details
Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Southbourne will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Southbourne to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Southbourne: Southbourne station. Southbourne is within about 6 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in PO10, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Southbourne, we also cover Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Traveller's Joy Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- 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