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Funeral and Wake Catering in Strettington
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Strettington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A chip van near Strettington
Common questions in Strettington
Can you serve near the sea around Strettington?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you serve after a service at St Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Funeral and wake catering in Strettington, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. For remembrance gatherings and village hall wakes, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Strettington, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Strettington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Strettington: halls, homes and travel
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. People in Strettington book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Strettington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Chichester station, about 2.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 6 miles of Strettington, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Strettington. Late-December sunset in Strettington 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.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- 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.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Strettington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Mention allergies you know about
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Have chairs for those who need them
We park quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Strettington
- We cover Strettington and the whole of West Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Strettington
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in Strettington?
It suits all ages.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For a service at a church like St Andrew's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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