West Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Steyning, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Steyning and the surrounding area.
- A wake at the family home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Steyning
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Steyning
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings at home after a funeral.
In Steyning, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Steyning (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In Steyning, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Also near Steyning
Also in Steyning
Questions from Steyning
What’s the nearest station to Steyning?
Lancing station, about 4.1 miles south of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you cover Steyning?
We do. Steyning is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Steyning?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Steyning:
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Lancing station is about 4.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let us know of any allergies
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Wakes in Steyning: venues and practical details
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Steyning is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Jarvis Hall, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 5 miles of Steyning, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We serve wakes across the BN44 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Steyning Museum (within half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Steyning Grammar School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms (within half a mile north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Steyning?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. 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.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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