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Funeral and wake catering in Sutton, West Sussex
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Sutton? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
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- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Sutton
Wakes in Sutton: venues and practical details
Sutton is about 9 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Sutton to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Sutton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 22 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of the Holy Cross, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Sutton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RH20 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Sutton we cover include Duncton (2 miles north-west), East Lavington (2 miles north-west), Rotherbridge (3 miles north), Graffham (3 miles north-west) and Haslingbourne (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.9 miles north) and Arundel and District Hospital (5.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Funeral and wake catering in Sutton, cooked to order
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater a tribute meal and remembrance gatherings.
Near Sutton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Sutton (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Sutton hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
See our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Sutton
Do you come out to small places like Sutton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of the Holy Cross?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or RH20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Where the van can park in Sutton
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Sutton
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Late-December sunset in Sutton is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Events we cater in Sutton
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Sutton:
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Amberley station, about 3.7 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Plan for a few extra people
- Build in time for delays
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Towns and villages near Sutton
Other occasions in Sutton
- 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